Dear Martin: - Nic Stone

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

The novel was a finalist for the William C. Morris Debut YA Award and the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award . Dear Martin - Nic Stone

Justyce's white peers often struggle to recognize their own socioeconomic advantages, leading to dismissive attitudes toward racial inequality. 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. Dear Martin - Nic Stone