Dear Martin
by Nic Stone • Book 1 of the Dear Martin Series
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2017
Word Count 39,880
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 720L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 192070, 6 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Letters--Fiction
- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968--Fiction
- Racial profiling in law enforcement
- Police brutality
- Racial profiling in law enforcement--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Violence
- Police brutality--Fiction
- Letters
- King, Martin Luther
- African Americans--Fiction
- African Americans
- Race relations--Fiction
- Racism--Fiction
- Racism
- Race relations
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places | United States - African American
- Young Adult Fiction
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Nic Stone about Dear Martin
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 6

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
City Selection, 2018

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Selection, 2018

Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2018

Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, 2009-2024
Finalist, 2018

William C. Morris Debut Award, 2009-2025
Finalist, 2018
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