Unfortunately, our daily news is plagued by stories of police brutality or even regular misconduct against black people. In the media fallout, it’s Justyce who is under attack. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up- way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. And despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can’t escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce McAllister is top of his class and set for the Ivy League-but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut. “Raw and gripping.” -Jason Reynolds, New York Timesbestselling coauthor of All American BoysĪ must-read!” -Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Happy belated book birthday to Dear Martin, by Nic Stone!
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