Dear Martin - Nic Stone -

It was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time .

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 Dear Martin - Nic Stone

Stone illustrates how prejudice exists not just in overt acts of violence, but in the "invisible backpacks" of assumptions held by classmates and teachers. It was named one of TIME magazine’s 100

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