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Chicos típicamente americanos — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason Reynolds, Brendan KielyVRYA2015-12-14ISBN 9786078614196280 pages
Chicos típicamente americanos

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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.

About this book

Rashad hoy también está ausente. Eso reza el graffiti con el que empezó todo. No, no exactamente. Todo comenzó con una señora tropezándose con Rashad en una tienda y con un paquete de patatas fritas cayéndose al suelo. Nada de lo que Rashad dijo después tuvo importancia. No impidió que la policía lo golpeara. Una y otra, y otra vez. Con violencia contra el pavimento. Porque parecía que estaba robando. Porque su piel era oscura. Porque sus ropas eran holgadas. Porque tenía que estar robando. Entonces Rashad comenzó a ausentarse por estar atrapado en un cuarto de hospital. Así empezó todo. Y así lo vio Quinn. Así vio como el hermano mayor de su mejor amigo golpeaba hasta casi matar a uno de sus compañeros de colegio. Así comprendió que no podía quedarse callado. Porque había un futuro en juego. Un futuro sin nadie más ausente por racismo y brutalidad policiaca. Un futuro en el que cada uno debe luchar por cambiar el mundo. Y así será como todo termine.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Chicos típicamente americanos appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses police brutality and racial injustice, depicting a brutal assault by a police officer on a 16-year-old boy. This theme is central to the narrative, highlighting the violence inherent in these societal issues. The book is described as timely and deftly handles the issues of the racial divide in America, which can be frightening given its current relevance and the societal implications.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have violence?

    The book addresses police brutality and racial injustice, depicting a brutal assault by a police officer on a 16-year-old boy. This theme is central to the narrative, highlighting the violence inherent in these societal issues.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have scary content?

    The book is described as timely and deftly handles the issues of the racial divide in America, which can be frightening given its current relevance and the societal implications.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have racial/cultural content?

    The book provides an eye-opening perspective on police brutality and racial injustice, focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement and the current American experience of race. It engages with themes of systemic racism and the black and white racial divide.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have profanity?

    The book is described as having high school level swearing, which may not be suitable for all readers, indicating the presence of mild to moderate profanity.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have gender roles?

    No gender role themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Chicos típicamente americanos have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Chicos típicamente americanos'.