Book
Dear Justyce / Nic Stone.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984829665 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1984829661 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9781984829672
- ISBN: 198482967X
- ISBN: 9781984829696
- ISBN: 1984829696
- Physical Description: 266 pages ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes an excerpt of Dear Martin by the author. Companion novel to: Dear Martin. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 14+. Crown Books for Young Readers. Grades 10-12. Crown Books for Young Readers. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Lexile HL780L. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Juvenile detention homes > Fiction. Dysfunctional families > Fiction. Best friends > Fiction. Friendship > Fiction. African Americans > Fiction. Letters > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | YA STONE N (Text) | 33126024451779 | YA Fiction | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | YA STONE N (Text) | 33126024451746 | YA Fiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2020 August
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal.Gr 9 Upâ Vernell LaQuan Banks Jr. is awaiting a court date in a juvenile detention center. Quan was with his friends when an interaction with a couple of police officers went sideways. Now a police officer is dead and Quan's memory of the incident is clouded by a panic attack. Although he didn't commit the crime, he knows that his previous arrest record makes him guilty in the eyes of not only the law, but also his mother. Quan's biggest supporter was Vernell LaQuan Banks Sr., but his father is in jail and can't help push Quan towards a different, brighter future. The one friend who seems to believe in him is Justyce McAllister. The two boys bonded over their fractured home lives and the love of reading. An older brother, Quan struggles to be there for his younger siblings even as his own support system slowly dissolves. Now Quan is examining all of the choices made for him, and by him, in a series of letters to Justyce. As his friendship with Justyce strengthens, he begins to see that healthier support systems can be rebuilt. This book expands the conversation about systemic racism to include young men of color who don't fit the demands of respectability politics. The circumstances that surround them and the lack of a support system for them often limits their choices.VERDICT This novel is perfect for public and school libraries who are looking to offer a nuanced perspective on the juvenile justice system.âDesiree Thomas, Worthington Lib., OH