A Good Kind of Trouble — 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
From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what's right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds.
Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she'd also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.)
But in junior high, it's like all the rules have changed. Now she's suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she's not black enough. Wait, what
Shay's sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum.
Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that's trouble, for real.
"Tensions are high over the trial of a police officer who shot an unarmed Black man. When the officer is set free, and Shay goes with her family to a silent protest, she starts to see that some trouble is worth making." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")
Frequently asked questions
Is A Good Kind of Trouble appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative addresses police shootings of Black individuals and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, which involves discussions of violence and social justice issues. No scary content is indicated in the search results. The themes revolve around social issues rather than horror or fear.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have violence?
The narrative addresses police shootings of Black individuals and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, which involves discussions of violence and social justice issues.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the search results. The themes revolve around social issues rather than horror or fear.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the search results.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have racial/cultural content?
The book centers on a Black middle school girl navigating her identity amidst discussions of racism, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting her political awakening.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have profanity?
No profanity is reported in the search results related to the book's content.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the search results. The focus is on middle school experiences and friendships.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have gender roles?
The search results do not indicate any specific themes related to traditional or modern gender roles. The focus is on the protagonist's experiences with race and identity.
Does A Good Kind of Trouble have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results. The focus is primarily on the protagonist's experiences related to race and social justice.
