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Literary

Critique
Literary Selection:
“Dear Martin,” written by
Nic Stone
01
Overview
About Literary Selection
Dear Martin,
 Published in 2017 by Crown Publishing Group
 Young Adult novel by Nic Stone
 Received awards like William C. Morris debut YA Award
and etc.
 This story is about a young African American man named
Justyce who becomes a victim of racial profiling, and he
was thrown into a challenging journey where he must
question his identity.
 It talks about the pervasive and destructive impact of
racism on individuals and society
Background
Andrea Nicole Livingstone
a.k.a. Nic Stone
 American Author of young adult fiction
and middle grade fiction
 Her debut novel Dear Martin which she
wrote for her sons and is also inspired by
the murder of Jordan Davis in 2012
 he author aims to educate the readers
especially the young ones to process the
brutal realities of racism.​
03 Summary
"Dear Martin" by Nic Stone is a
gripping and emotionally resonant novel
that explores the pervasive impact of
racism on individuals and society. The
story follows the journey of Justyce
McAllister, a young Black man who
attends a predominantly white prep
school and is confronted with the harsh
realities of discrimination and police
brutality in his daily life.
Through a series of letters addressed to
Martin Luther King Jr., Justyce grapples
with his own experiences of racism and
the ways in which it perpetuates systems
of oppression and inequality. As he
becomes more involved in activism and
education, Justyce begins to find a sense
of purpose and resilience that inspires him
to fight for social justice and equality.
Throughout the novel, the author uses
vivid and engaging writing to create a
powerful and thought-provoking
commentary on race and social justice in
contemporary society. With its well-drawn
characters, complex themes, and intimate
first-person point of view, "Dear Martin"
is a poignant and unforgettable work of
literature.
It challenges readers to confront their own
beliefs and assumptions about race,
identity, and power. Through Justyce's
journey, the novel offers a message of
hope and resilience in the face of
discrimination and injustice, and
underscores the importance of education,
empathy, and activism in creating a more
just and equitable world.
04
Elements
Present in the literary selection
Elements of the Story

01 02 03

Characterization Setting Conflict


Justyce McAllister​ Atlanta, Racism and
Georgia​ Discrimination​
Elements of the Story

04 05

Tone/Mood Plot
Powerful and Justyce's experiences
Poignant​ of racial profiling and
discrimination​
Elements of the Story

06

Point of View
First-person point of view
( Letters addressed to Martin
Luther King Jr.)​
05
Personal
Critique
 It explores complex and sensitive issues related to racism and
social justice.
 The characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional, which
allows readers to connect with them on an emotional level.
 Characters’ language occasionally comes off as stiff or too
didactic.
 The writing style is engaging and accessible.
 It is an important contribution to the growing body of literature on
racial justice and social activism.
 It has the power to inspire, educate, and challenge readers in
profound and meaningful ways.
We must accept finite
disappointment but never lose
infinite hope
—Dr. Marthin Luther King, Jr.

Presented by:

 Marie Cris Polo


 Soundyle Gale Ilhig
 Frans Andrew Vermeir

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