Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice

This young adult adaptation of Bryan Stevenson's #1 New York Times bestseller, "Just Mercy," offers a profound look into the fight for justice. Stevenson, a renowned lawyer and social justice advocate, recounts his personal experiences defending the wrongfully imprisoned, the poor, and those facing discrimination within the U.S. justice system. The book highlights the systemic issues that lead to marginalization and calls young readers to engage with themes of human rights, empathy, and perseverance. It's an essential read for sparking conversations about fairness and advocacy.

The young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller Just Mercy--now a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Foxx, and Brie Larson and the subject of an HBO documentary feature! In this very personal work--adapted from the original #1 bestseller, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so"--acclaimed lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the lives of the wrongfully imprisoned and his efforts to fight for their freedom. Stevenson's story is one of working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society--the poor, the wrongly convicted, and those whose lives have been marked by discrimination and marginalization. Through this adaptation, young people of today will find themselves called to action and compassion in the pursuit of justice. Proceeds of this book will go to charity to help in Stevenson's important work to benefit the voiceless and the vulnerable as they attempt to navigate the broken U.S. justice system.