"Nic Stone is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dear Martin and Odd One Out, which Booklist called ""essential reading"" in a starred review. Her third YA novel Jackpot, is a life-affirming story about the humanity in people, no matter how little or how much is in their bank account. Clean Getaway is Nic's first story for middle-grade readers and explores race relations--past and present--in the American South. Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. nicstone.info"
"Praise for Clean Getaway: ""A road novel that serves in part as a primer on important scenes and themes of the civil-rights movement... [A] poignant caper."" —The Wall Street Journal ""An absolute firecracker of a book."" —Booklist, starred review “A heartwarming, family-centered adventure that will leave readers guessing until the end.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ""Rich in history, Stone's middle-grade debut entertains and informs young readers....A road trip to remember."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Stone has crafted a history lesson in road-trip form....a good addition for school libraries seeking unconventional approaches to history.” —School Library Journal Praise for Dear Martin: ""Powerful, wrenching."" —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down ""Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read!"" —Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give ""Painfully timely and deeply moving."" —Jodi Picoult ""Raw and gripping."" —Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys"