Dear Manny — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dear Manny appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of violence, specifically the death of Jared's friend Manny, who was shot by an off-duty police officer. This incident is a significant plot point that influences Jared's character development and the narrative's exploration of social issues. No scary content is indicated in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social issues rather than horror or frightening themes.
Does Dear Manny have violence?
The book includes themes of violence, specifically the death of Jared's friend Manny, who was shot by an off-duty police officer. This incident is a significant plot point that influences Jared's character development and the narrative's exploration of social issues.
Does Dear Manny have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social issues rather than horror or frightening themes.
Does Dear Manny have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results include author background and general discussions about the series but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in 'Dear Manny'.
Does Dear Manny have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses racial themes, particularly through the lens of Jared's experiences as a white male in relation to his deceased friend Manny, who was a Black teenager. The narrative explores issues of privilege, racism, and social justice, making race a central theme in the story.
Does Dear Manny have profanity?
The book contains a significant amount of profanity, with mentions of 94 swears noted in the search results. This suggests that the language used in the book is mature and may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.
Does Dear Manny have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results indicate discussions on political climate and privilege but do not relate to environmental issues or activism.
Does Dear Manny have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results discuss themes of love and relationships but do not indicate any graphic or explicit sexual scenes within 'Dear Manny'.
Does Dear Manny have gender roles?
The book does not explicitly discuss or critique gender roles. While it may touch on themes of privilege and social dynamics, there is no clear focus on traditional or modern gender roles within the narrative.
Does Dear Manny have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly mentioned in the book 'Dear Manny' itself. The search results primarily reference other works by Nic Stone and general LGBTQ+ topics, but do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in this specific book.
