As You Walk On By — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Seventeen-year-old Theo Wright has it all figured out. His plan (well, more like his dad’s plan) is a foolproof strategy that involves exceling at his magnet school, getting scouted by college recruiters, and going to Duke on athletic scholarship. But for now, all Theo wants is a perfect prom night. After his best friend Jay dares Theo to prompose to his crush at Chloe Campbell’s party, Theo’s ready to throw caution to the wind and take his chances.
But when the promposal goes epically wrong, Theo seeks refuge in an empty bedroom while the party rages on downstairs. Having an existential crisis about who he really is with and without his so-called best friend wasn’t on tonight’s agenda. Though, as the night goes on, Theo finds he’s not as alone as he thinks when, one by one, new classmates join him to avoid who they’re supposed be outside the bedroom door. Among them, a familiar acquaintance, a quiet outsider, an old friend, and a new flame . . .
Frequently asked questions
Is As You Walk On By appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of public humiliation and microaggressions, as well as references to the past death of a friend in a car accident. These elements suggest a moderate level of emotional distress rather than graphic violence. No scary content or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does As You Walk On By have violence?
The book includes themes of public humiliation and microaggressions, as well as references to the past death of a friend in a car accident. These elements suggest a moderate level of emotional distress rather than graphic violence.
Does As You Walk On By have scary content?
No scary content or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does As You Walk On By have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does As You Walk On By have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black protagonist and addresses themes of racism and classism, indicating that race is a central theme in the narrative. It explores the experiences of a queer Black teenager navigating social challenges.
Does As You Walk On By have profanity?
No profanity is indicated in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does As You Walk On By have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental content detected in the book's narrative.
Does As You Walk On By have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the search results. The focus is on themes of friendship and romantic gestures rather than sexual relationships.
Does As You Walk On By have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to traditional or modern gender expectations are detected in the book's narrative.
Does As You Walk On By have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a queer Black protagonist, Theo, and includes representation of gay, bisexual, and nonbinary characters. The narrative explores themes of friendship and romantic gestures within a queer context, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and communication.
