Dear Martin - Nic Stone May 2026

Justyce McAllister is an honor student at a predominantly white preparatory school, headed for the Ivy League. His life changes abruptly when he is racially profiled and violently arrested by a police officer while trying to help his ex-girlfriend. To process his trauma and the injustices he sees, Justyce begins writing a series of letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., questioning if King’s non-violent teachings are still applicable in the modern world. The novel serves as a commentary on several social issues:

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

Are you interested in a or a deeper look into the sequels ? Exploring Racism and Identity in "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone Justyce McAllister is an honor student at a

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

Originally written as a standalone debut, the book has expanded into a trilogy: