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I loved this book and the way Stone finished this series. Her open mindedness and empathy in writing Jared’s character is a model for all!

Nic Stone does not hesitate to discuss difficult topics that teens face and in the last installment of the Dear Martin series, it's no different. This book discusses white privilege and classism in such a gentle and nuanced way. I can't wait to see what Nic does next.

Dear Manny is a beautiful wrap-up to the Dear Martin series. I appreciate Nic Stone's hesitation in writing Jared's story; however, I feel as though it was an important bookend to the three books. Although white Americans will never understand what it is to live day-to-day as an African American, it is still important to recognize that there are people out there who are genuinely trying to navigate our social landscape and history in the. most meaningful way possible.

I love how Nic embraced Jared's imperfections as a way to show self-reflection and growth. The way he grappled with not wanting to ignore his privilege but also realizing he didn't want to give it up is a dichotomy that is relatable in many different ways and situations. I appreciated that Jared's friends, especially Justyce and SJ, allow him to make his own decisions even if they know the consequences will be difficult for him to face. Jared is a character that has to learn from his own experiences and mistakes, which allows for the reader to learn right along with him.

Dear Manny is just as impactful as Dear Martin and Dear Justyce as it ties together everyone's experience in order to show that all perspectives and experiences are valid as long as we're willing to do the work.

Thanks so much for the ARC - great addition to this trilogy and raises so many important issues as Jared runs for class president, struggles to stand up to his father and and navigates mistakes and redemption. You desperately want him to be the character and person he can be. This is a must buy for any classroom even though it’s set at college.

another smash hit from nic stone that made me feel all the feelings and tears run down my face. she continues to knock it out of the park, addressing real world issues in an easy-to-understand way.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.

Dear Manny is a great YA novel. It talks about tough truths in our lives through the eyes of a white privileged male. Great book will definitely recommend to my coworkers/middle school teachers!

Having read all three books in the "Dear" series, I have to say this is a powerful trilogy! In working with middle-grade students I often come across titles that I believe should be read by them all, and these books fit in the arena. The characters are ones that they can relate to and also ones that they can learn from. Nic Stone is able to reach out to these students before they become dead set on their opinions on other races. Most kiddos this age just repeat what they hear at home, but this book offers them a glimpse at what it's like to form their own opinions! I will certainly recommend this book to all my middle school students and also my book club readers. Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book! It definitely will be added to my classroom library along with the other two "Dear" titles.

This was an excellent revisit into the Stone's "Dear Martin"world. The story takes on the perspective of a college aged character who at come to grips with his best friends death all while unlearning his former racist ideals.

Great addition to the series! Especially fitting as it shows the perspective of a white male growing from his biases and learning how minorities still receive more negative consequences and responses verses him as a while male. Highly recommend the whole series as a means of exploring this much needed progress among races.

Jared has decided to run for junior class president and knows his opponent, a far-right business major who flaunts his white privilege. He wants to keep the momentum of progress in his college and believes he is the best candidate. That is until a third person enters the race. Jared quickly finds out that this recent transfer student has brains as well as beauty. As he struggles with his own white privilege, he starts writing letters to his dead best friend, Manny.

Dear Manny is the third book in the Dear Martin series. Stone continues the format of the first two books while also portraying the white view of the story. She mentions at the beginning in an author’s note that she never planned to write a white guy book, but this story was calling for her to write. The story can be read on its own for those who pick it up first, but the overall story is more enjoyable with the first two books read ahead of time. Dear Manny is an easy yet thought-provoking read for everyone.

Excellent third book in this series from Nic Stone! Realistic characters with faults who are not “wrapped up in a bow”. Reflective and introspective, this book is a fantastic discussion book for teens looking to make some sense of things that don’t make sense at all.

Another must read by Nic Stone. Dear Manny is the third book in the Dear Martin series (go back and read Dear Martin and Dear Justyce first), and honestly every one should be reading this book.

5 stars

Loved this final book by Nic Stone. We use Dear Martin in our 9th grade class and I love being able to see not only Mannys growth but where they end up in college.

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I think this is an interesting book and an interesting choice to switch the perspective in this last book - I do hope that Jared continues to grow and get better bit I feel like people were a bit too graceful with him when he did some truly horrendous things

Nic Stone can do no wrong in my eyes, but even I didn’t think she could make me love JPC…and she didn’t. I learned to understand him, respect his internal conflict and empathize with how hard it is to CHOOSE to do better. Flawlessly written to showcase Jared’s evolution, or lack there of (in some areas), Stone continues to make her characters robust, endearing and easy to connect with. I thought this book had more context explanation than usual, but I think that aligns with Jared representing the kid that recalls the moment they learned or understood urban vernacular. Dylan M. Coleman, stole by heart, simply from her unisex name and unexpected presentation - her name highlights how many parents are trying to give their kids a opportunity to “walk into the door”. A captivating read, I think this third books makes it come full circles and offers EVERYONES perspective…everyone that wants to do better at least. Election results carried the same weight as our recent presidential election, the concern that “do so many really agree with these thoughts/policies”. I want more…but I respect that no more is coming.

Justyce is now in college with his white roommate Jared who is coming to terms with the past and his white privilege. This is a thoughtful and thought provoking book. It will definitely join the rest of the series on my high school library shelves. I feel sure this addition will disappear from the shelves (and need frequent replacement) as much as the first three. I was a bit afraid that this would be more New Adult than YA. Thank you Ms. Stone for keeping this appropriate for high school.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This books lives up to the series! I have enjoyed these books and a look at the internal conflict of being who we want to be compared to what others around us want us to be. Then than conflict interferes with the world that is ever changing around us. Beautifully written!!

Thank you Random House Children's | Crown Books for Young Readers for the copy of Dear Manny by Nic Stone. I would love to have this book in libraries everywhere. I loved the glimpse into college life and the competitive lead up to the election. I loved learning more about Jared and how realistic his views seemed to be. Nic Stone has written an unflinching look at privilege and personal growth. Yes, this is a teen/YA book, but it will make readers of all ages think and hopefully learn a thing or two. Read this book, you won’t be disappointed. 5 stars

This book loosely followed the other 2 books. It has been 4 years since I read Dear Justice and I was afraid I wouldn't remember. Nic did a great job of reminding readers what happened in the previous books and I was able to clearly follow what was happening while also remembering previous events. This book really follows 1 character and made the reader understand what Jared was going through. It was written in such a good way that I was able to understand and sympathize with Jared as he experienced all different types of emotions, while also sympathizing with Dylan at the same time.

Dear Manny is Nic Stone's third book in the Dear Martin series. As it's the third book and the first book that's told by a while male protagonist, I wasn't sure if this one was going to hit in the same way that the others did. I'm thrilled to say that my fears were absolutely put to bed and this book is just as amazing as the others. While I was hesitant at first at putting Jared, a problematic white male, at the center of the story, I actually think I never should have doubted Nic Stone -- She KNEW what she was doing and she ate. The choice to make Jared the center of the story is so timely -- it allowed us to see how even the most problematic among us can change and can work through what they've learned and unlearn it, to work to be better. While this key element of the story (the main character and worldview) was different from her other books, Stone's characteristic accessible and engaging writing style shone as bright as ever. I really loved their conversations in their "Constitutional Law" class -- it really helped illuminate several issues from many different angles and perspectives while continuing to develop the characters. Stone is very talented at pulling together many different issues and contextualizing them. I appreciated her conversation about the justice system (as continued from the other books) and domestic violence. I appreciated the inclusion of social media and how that can filter/distort reality. This is a MUST purchase for any secondary collection -- school, public, or personal. I can't recommend this one enough!