Join us for a community conversation around the book Dear Martin by Nic Stone. A group discussion featuring speakers from the community begins at 10 a.m. Breakout sessions with facilitators follow at 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by Clark-Grace United Church of Christ, City of South St. Paul, and Pastors in Action. For youth ages 12-18 and adults.
Kaposia Library
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.–noon
Pick up a free book
Stop by the Kaposia library to pick up a free copy of the book Dear Martin starting Monday, Dec. 16.
About the book
Justyce McAllister is doing everything right — he's at the top of his class at an elite school, captain of the debate team, and on track to attend an Ivy League school next year. But after experiencing racial profiling by a police officer firsthand, Justyce struggles with understanding why he's still seen as a criminal while doing all the right things. In his search for answers, Justyce starts writing a journal of letters to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
But do Dr. King's teachings hold up in the modern world? Justyce isn't so sure.
About the author
Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. The only thing she loves more than an adventure is a good story about one. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the U.S. to write full-time. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work.