Dear Manny - by Nic Stone

Book Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin comes the series finale, set in college. Jared is a shoo-in for Junior class president with his anti-racist platform, until Dylan enters the race, causing him to question how "woke" he is. As feelings for Dylan grow, Jared must choose between his head and his heart.

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 then a transfer student enters the race and calls Jared out for his big-talk/little-action way of moving. 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?

New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone writes from a new perspective in this exciting final chapter of the Dear Martin series that examines privilege, love, and our political climate.

Review Quotes

★ "Stone has done a brilliant job with this memorable character-driven novel. It's beautifully written with spot-on dialogue and clever plotting. It's great fun to read while also being thought-provoking. Dear Nic: congratulations on another great success." --Booklist, starred review

★ "A startlingly effective snapshot of cis white male frustration and growth, this also succinctly examines the societal effects of political moves." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A concise, thoughtful narrative that challenges the concept and ideals of allyship through an unexpected lens." --Kirkus Reviews

"Stone again deals thoughtfully with issues that are relevant to teens today." --The Horn Book

About the Author

Nic Stone is the author of many novels, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, its New York Times bestselling sequel, Dear Justyce, and the final installment Dear Manny. She also penned the young adult titles Odd One Out, an NPR Best Book and an ALA Rainbow Book Top Ten, Jackpot, the YALSA Quick Pick Selection that takes a searing look at economic inequality, and Chaos Theory, a Southern Book Prize finalist and a YALSA Best Fiction Book for Young Adults Reading List selection. Her middle-grade novels include Clean Getaway, a New York Times bestseller, and Fast Pitch, a YALSA Quick Pick Selection. Nic lives in Atlanta and will continue to write books that ruffle feathers.