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Dear Manny parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
Dear Manny is the college-set conclusion of Nic Stone's Dear Martin series, focusing on privilege, activism, and personal growth through Jared's campus leadership campaign. The book explores political consciousness and romantic tension while maintaining a thoughtful, character-driven narrative appropriate for older teens. Language and some romantic/sexual content are mild but present, and the emotional weight of grief (referencing Manny's death) runs through the story, making it better suited for high schoolers than middle schoolers.
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From the publisher
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin comes the thrilling final installment of the series, set in college and offering a new perspective on privilege, love, and our political climate. Jared Peter Christensen is running for president (of the Junior Class Council at his uni... NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin comes the thrilling final installment of the series, set in college and offering a new perspective on privilege, love, and our political climate. Jared Peter Christensen is running for president (of the Junior Class Council at his university, but still). His platform is solid—built on increased equity and inclusion in all sectors of campus life—and he’s got a good chance of beating the deeply conservative business major he’s running against. But when a transfer student enters the race, she calls Jared out for his big-talk/little-action way of moving. Dylan’s accusations make him question just how “woke” he really is. But what’s the right way to bring about change? As the campaign heats up, feelings are caught, and juicy secrets come to light, and Jared writes letters to his deceased friend Manny, hoping to make sense of his confusion. What’s a white boy to do when love and politics collide? Will he have to choose between his head and his heart? ★ "Stone has done a brilliant job with this memorable character-driven novel. . . . Dear Nic: congratulations on another great success."—Booklist, starred review ★ "A startlingly effective snapshot of cis white male frustration and growth."—School Library Journal, starred review
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ISBN 9780593308042 · Random House