What It's About: "Justyce McAllister is a good kid, an honour student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighbourhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates.
Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out.
Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up—way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack."
Ages It's Best Suited For: 14 and up
Dear Martin by Nic Stone ($9)