Dear Martin - Nic Stone < 2024 >

The novel was a finalist for the William C. Morris Debut YA Award and the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award .

Justyce finds himself between two worlds—his affluent school and his home neighborhood—feeling like he doesn't fully fit in either. Dear Martin - Nic Stone

A sequel focusing on Quan, an incarcerated teen who writes letters to Justyce from a youth detention center. Dear Manny (2025): The final installment in the trilogy. Impact and Awards Bestseller Status: It is a #1 New York Times bestseller. The novel was a finalist for the William C

The original story of Justyce McAllister. A sequel focusing on Quan, an incarcerated teen

is a critically acclaimed young adult novel by Nic Stone, published in 2017. It explores the life of Justyce McAllister, a high-achieving Black teenager who grapples with systemic racism and police brutality in contemporary America. Core Premise and Plot

The narrative highlights how news reporting can manipulate the "truth," often demonizing Black youth and shaping public perception. Series Expansion