Tucson Festival of Books

Nic Stone (she, her, hers)


Nic Stone is the author of many novels, including the No. 1 New York Times bestsellers "Dear Martin" and "Dear Justyce."  Her new book is the sequel, "Dear Manny." Her other young adult titles include "Odd One Out," "Jackpot" and "Chaos Theory." Nic lives in Atlanta and will continue to write books that ruffle feathers.  

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Communities: LGBTQ+, African American


Scheduled events:
A Call to Action: Fighting for Justice
Teens face a difficult world, constantly confronted by social justice issues that they can choose to either ignore or act to be part of the change rather than the problem. Three bestselling authors invite a discussion around the difficult issues raised in their books.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Libba Bray, Matt Mendez, Nic Stone
Moderator: Sybil Durand
A Conversation with Nic Stone
Join the Teen Reading Ambassadors in a conversation with Nic Stone about her new book, "Dear Manny" and her writing process. "Dear Manny" is the third book in the "Dear Martin" and "Dear Justyce" best-selling trilogy. Nic lives in Atlanta and will continue to write books that ruffle feathers.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Teen
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Nic Stone
Moderator: Rebecca Ballenger

Books:
Dear Manny
Teen
Random House
March 2025
ISBN 9780593308011
224 pages

Dear Justyce
Teen
Random House Children's Books
January 2022
ISBN 9781984829696
288 pages