"Dear Justyce" by Nic Stone continues the story of Quan, a young African American man who has been incarcerated. As he reflects on his life and the decisions that brought him to this point, he writes letters to his deceased friend Justyce, seeking guidance and understanding. The narrative explores themes of systemic racism, redemption, and the struggles faced by those caught in a cycle of violence and poverty. Through Quan's letters, readers gain insight into his thoughts, emotions, and the societal issues that shape his experiences, making it a poignant exploration of identity and justice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Random House USA Inc .

Nic Stone is a native of Atlanta and a Spelman College graduate. After working extensively in teen mentoring and living in Israel for a few years, she returned to the United States to write full-time. Dear Martin, her first novel, is loosely based on a series of true events involving the shooting deaths of unarmed African American teenagers. Shaken by the various responses to these incidents--and to the pro-justice movement that sprang up as a result--Stone began the project in an attempt to examine current affairs through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's teachings. You can find her fangirling over her husband and sons on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone. info.