Books Like "Dear Martin"
A Black teen writes letters to MLK while navigating police brutality and prep school privilege in modern America.
If you loved it, try these next
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas — Both feature Black teens processing police violence while navigating between different worlds of school and neighborhood.
- All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely — Dual perspective on police brutality's impact, examining both Black and white teen experiences with racial injustice.
- Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes — Confronts police violence against Black youth with similar unflinching honesty, though through a supernatural lens.
- I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erica L. Sánchez — Contemporary YA tackling serious social issues through authentic teen voice, balancing identity struggles with family expectations.
- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds — Explores cycles of violence in Black communities with similar emotional intensity and social consciousness.
That's the general verdict — find out if Dear Martin matches YOUR taste.
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