Dear Martin Dear Martin by Nic Stone takes readers on an emotional journey, and it forces students to consider the effects and implications of heavy issues including micro-aggression, police profiling, and institutional racism. These issues require deep discussion and thought to get a handle on, and when it comes to ...
Nice Stone’s novel Dear Martin has been banned in some school districts in the United States. The author, Nic Stone, discussed the novel with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi, and share her thoughts about why some people have such averse reactions to it. The Interview The interview is a conversation between Alie ...
When teaching Dear Martin by Nic Stone, start by establishing a safe space in your classroom. Make sure that students understand why and how to express themselves respectfully. If you have the proper environment in your classroom, you can use Dear Martin as a terrific jump-off point for many important ...