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Let's Talk Race: Teen Book Group
Saturday, November 6, 2021 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This book group discussion is designed specifically for teens and will be led by members of Richland Library's Let's Talk Race team.
Read on your own and then join us for a virtual discussion of Dear Martin by critically acclaimed author Nic Stone.
After a traffic stop turns violent at the hands of the police, a young Black teen grapples with racism—and what it means for his future. Critically acclaimed author Nic Stone boldly tackles America’s troubled history with race relations in her gripping debut novel.
Justyce is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs without cause.
When faced with injustice, 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 and a friend spark the fury of an off-duty cop. Words fly, shots are fired, and the boys get caught in the crosshairs. But in the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack.
Get the Book:
Registrants can pick up a FREE copy of the book to keep for their personal library at any Richland Library location. Feel free to highlight, underline, and dog-ear. We won't judge!
In addition to print and audiobook format, copies are also available in ebook and eaudiobook format on Overdrive.
Join the Discussion:
After registering, a Zoom link will be sent to the email address used for registration one day prior to the event.
If you do not have a Richland Library card but want to attend, you can register as a guest. Any questions may be directed to jpettigrew@richlandlibrary.com. Find more resources on race, equity and inclusion, here.
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Don't forget to register for the Let's Talk Race Family Book Festival with Nic Stone!