True Lit: An Evening with Nic Stone

Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Nic Stone as part of the library’s True Lit Literary Festival.

Nic Stone burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "Dear Martin," which quickly became a New York Times bestseller and earned widespread acclaim for its candid exploration of race relations in America. Her subsequent works, including "Dear Justyce" and "Jackpot," have continued to captivate readers with their authentic characters and timely storytelling.

In her lectures, Stone draws from the themes in her books while stressing the need for equity, accountability, and empowerment in reshaping our society. She urges that “we must deconstruct the world as it is if we are to build a better one.” Her presentations speak to the relationship between the importance of human connection through a lens of storytelling and the necessary work of racial and social justice.

A fierce advocate for reading freedoms in public education, Stone has had her books banned in various parts of the country. Nevertheless, she champions the rights of readers to pick up any book they choose and for authors to tell their authentic stories without fear of censorship.

Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, and the only thing she loves more than an adventure is a good story about one. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work.

Pearl’s Books will be on-site to sell books, and a signing will follow the presentation.

True Lit is in collaboration with the Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville Public Education Foundation, and University of Arkansas Program in Creative Writing and Translation.

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