Nic Stone

Nic Stone is a New York Times bestselling author who writes young adult and middle grade fiction, known for her impactful stories about social justice and representation. After making her acclaimed debut in 2017 with the young adult novel ‘Dear Martin,’ Nic Stone quickly established herself as a #1 New York Times bestselling author. ‘Dear Martin,’ which debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list in 2017 and later hit #1 for Young Adult Paperbacks in 2020, was also chosen as a finalist for the William C. Morris Award in 2017.

Beyond her prolific novel output, Stone ventured into podcasting in 2022, hosting the six-episode series ‘The History of Marvel Comics: Black Panther’ in partnership with Marvel and Sirius XM. She returned to solo novel writing in 2023 with ‘Chaos Theory,’ which, like ‘Fast Pitch,’ received a YALSA Quick Pick Selection and a Southern Book Prize finalist nomination. That same year, she co-authored ‘How to Be a (Young) Antiracist,’ underscoring her ongoing dedication to social justice themes. Nic Stone was also a featured keynote speaker at the AASL National Conference in 2023, engaging with educators and librarians on crucial literary and social topics.

Looking ahead, Stone’s diverse and impactful literary output continues with her debut adult novel, ‘Boom Town,’ which was acquired in 2023 and is scheduled for release in 2025. Also slated for 2025 is the publication of ‘Dear Manny,’ further solidifying her reach across various genres and age groups. Nic Stone consistently delivers impactful stories on social justice and representation, making her a formidable voice in contemporary fiction.