#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME After a traffic stop turns violent at the hands of the police, a young Black teen grapples with racism—and what it means for his future. Critically acclaimed author Nic Stone boldly tackles America’s troubled history with race relations in her gripping debut novel. "Raw and gripping." –JASON REYNOLDS, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism, and You Justyce 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 without cause. When faced with injustice, 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 and a friend spark the fury of an off-duty cop. Words fly, shots are fired, and the boys get caught in the crosshairs. But in the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack. "A must-read!” –ANGIE THOMAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give "Powerful, wrenching.” –JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down
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Nic Stone
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Andrea Nicole Livingstone, known as Nic Stone, is an American author of young adult fiction and middle grade fiction, best known for her debut novel Dear Martin and her middle grade debut, Clean Getaway. Her novels have been translated into six languages.
Dear Martin
by Nic Stone
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A powerful novel exploring racial injustice through the eyes of Starr Carter, a teenage girl who witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend. The book confronts systemic racism, police violence, and the struggle for justice in modern America. Like 'Dear Martin', it provides a raw and honest portrayal of a young Black protagonist facing racial discrimination. The story challenges readers to understand the complexities of race relations and social activism.
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A groundbreaking exploration of racism in America, tracing its historical roots and contemporary manifestations. The book offers a powerful, accessible narrative about the history of racist ideas and the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Similar to 'Dear Martin', it provides critical insights into systemic racism and encourages readers to become actively anti-racist. The work is both educational and deeply personal.
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