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Nic Stone's 2017 young adult novel follows a Black teenager who writes letters to Martin Luther King Jr. to process his experiences with systemic racism and police profiling.
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Dear Martin ranks #47 of 230 in the Epistolary Novel ranking, behind The Diaries of Adam and Eve, ahead of The Queen of the Tambourine.
Widely taught and acclaimed YA novel, praised for urgency and accessibility, with some critiques of simplification.
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How good is Dear Martin?
Dear Martin scores 7.78/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Epistolary Novel category. Widely taught and acclaimed YA novel, praised for urgency and accessibility, with some critiques of simplification.
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Is Dear Martin worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.78/10, Dear Martin is a solid option in Epistolary Novel. See all Epistolary Novel ranked.
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