All American Boys Illustrated Edition — 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
I just wanted him to stop beating me. I just wanted to live.
After a violent act that leaves their community and, ultimately, the country divided, Rashad and Quinn - one Black, one White - face the truth that racism and prejudice are all around us. And there's a future at stake, a future where no one will have deal with police brutality. They just have to risk everything they've ever known to speak out.
With evocative black and white illustrations from Akhran Girmay.
Frequently asked questions
Is All American Boys Illustrated Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book depicts a brutal assault by a police officer on a 16-year-old boy, explored through the perspectives of both the victim and a witness. This violence is central to the plot and themes of the book. The book addresses frightening themes related to police brutality and racial violence, which may be unsettling for readers, particularly given its contemporary context.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have violence?
The book depicts a brutal assault by a police officer on a 16-year-old boy, explored through the perspectives of both the victim and a witness. This violence is central to the plot and themes of the book.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have scary content?
The book addresses frightening themes related to police brutality and racial violence, which may be unsettling for readers, particularly given its contemporary context.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results for 'All American Boys'. The narrative does not include religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have racial/cultural content?
The narrative centers on the experiences of a Black teenager who is a victim of police brutality, highlighting issues of racial injustice and the Black and white American racial divide. The story is framed as a critique of systemic racism.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have profanity?
The book contains high school level swearing, which may be off-putting to some parents and teachers, but specific instances of profanity are not detailed in the search results.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for 'All American Boys'. The book does not address environmental issues or climate activism.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results for 'All American Boys'. The narrative focuses on themes of police brutality and racial injustice without including sexual themes.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are detected in the search results for 'All American Boys'. The focus remains on racial and social issues.
Does All American Boys Illustrated Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'All American Boys'. The content primarily focuses on police brutality and racial issues rather than LGBTQ+ topics.
