Dear Martin - Nic Stone May 2026

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

Stone illustrates how prejudice exists not just in overt acts of violence, but in the "invisible backpacks" of assumptions held by classmates and teachers. Dear Martin - Nic Stone

The original story of Justyce McAllister. Justyce's white peers often struggle to recognize their

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

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