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Blackout A Novel — Content Guide for Parents

By Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola YoonFarshore2022-11-10ISBN 9780008586263
Blackout A Novel

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Racial/cultural content
Sexual identity
Gender roles
LGBTQ+ themes

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Religious themes

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

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Blackout A Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes a scene where a guard and a teen are shot to death in the opening pages, though the descriptions are not graphic. Other instances of violence are mentioned but are described as distant and muted. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have violence?

    The book includes a scene where a guard and a teen are shot to death in the opening pages, though the descriptions are not graphic. Other instances of violence are mentioned but are described as distant and muted.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in search results.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have racial/cultural content?

    The book centers on young Black love and features six young Black couples, highlighting their experiences and relationships during a summer blackout in New York City. This framing emphasizes the importance of Black representation in love stories.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results, indicating that the language used in the book is suitable for a younger audience.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have sexual identity?

    The sexual content in the book is limited to kissing and holding hands, with no profanity or drug use mentioned. This suggests a focus on age-appropriate romantic interactions.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have gender roles?

    The narrative aims to center Black teens in love stories, suggesting a modern feminist approach that challenges traditional gender roles by showcasing young Black characters as the main focus of romantic narratives.

  • Does Blackout A Novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features interconnected stories about young Black couples, which may include LGBTQ+ characters and themes, as indicated by the collaborative nature of the authors involved. However, specific details about LGBTQ+ representation are not explicitly mentioned in the search results.