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Ain't Burned All the Bright — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason ReynoldsSimon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing2022-01-11ISBN 97817971375681 pages
Ain't Burned All the Bright

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Prepare yourself for something unlike anything for teens that viscerally captures what it is to be Black. In America. Right Now. Written and performed by #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds. Featuring a bonus performance of the text by an ensemble of young voices.

Jason Reynolds and his best bud, Jason Griffin had a mind-meld. And they decided to tackle it, in one fell swoop, this piece, this contemplation-manifesto-fierce-vulnerable-gorgeous-terrifying-WhatIsWrongWithHumans-hope-filled-hopeful-searing-Eye-Poppingly-Illustrated-tender-heartbreaking-how-The-HECK-did-They-Come-UP-with-This project about oxygen. And all of the symbolism attached to that word, especially NOW.

And so for anyone who didn’t really know what it means to not be able to breathe, REALLY breathe, for generations, now you know. And those who already do, you’ll be nodding yep yep, that is exactly how it is.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ain't Burned All the Bright appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses themes of police brutality and racial violence, specifically referencing the killings of George Floyd and Eric Garner. It reflects on the systemic violence faced by Black individuals in contemporary society. No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have violence?

    The book addresses themes of police brutality and racial violence, specifically referencing the killings of George Floyd and Eric Garner. It reflects on the systemic violence faced by Black individuals in contemporary society.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have scary content?

    No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in search results.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative focuses on the experiences of a Black family amidst racial violence and societal issues, emphasizing the impact of systemic racism and police brutality. It critiques the ongoing struggles faced by Black individuals in America.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have profanity?

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  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have climate change?

    The book is set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the societal changes during that time, but does not explicitly address climate themes or activism.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in search results.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have gender roles?

    No gender role themes detected in search results.

  • Does Ain't Burned All the Bright have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.