Book Club - Date TBA

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Justyce McAllister 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. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood 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.

• Book club will be held in Playa Pelada at Casa Sonrisa - 300 meters southeast of Lagarta Lodge, on the upper road, lot A100.
• Please make sure that your  kiddo reads the book before our meeting. We encourage kids to read with a pen/highlighter in hand and underline or highlight any passages that they like or find interesting or confusing.  
• Encourage your kids to keep a list of any new vocabulary words and take the time to look them up.
• Have your reader write two questions before the group meeting and have them bring those questions to our meeting.
• Bring your copy of the book to our book club meeting so that each participant will be able to refer to the text during our discussion.
• Please drop your kiddos off five minutes prior to start time so that we will have ample time to discuss the book assigned for the week.
• We will provide light snacks and beverages.  Please let me know about any allergies or food restrictions.
• Please be prompt for pickup!