Dear Martin

In this powerful debut novel, Justyce McAllister, an honor student and aspiring Ivy League student, navigates the complexities of race and identity amidst the backdrop of racism and police violence. Despite his achievements and efforts to distance himself from his rough neighborhood, Justyce finds himself unjustly handcuffed following a troubling encounter with a police officer. To process his experiences, he begins a journal addressed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he seeks to understand the relevance of those teachings in today’s world. This #1 New York Times bestseller offers a gripping exploration of the challenges faced by young Black teens in America.