He Said, She Said — 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
Sparks will fly in this hip-hop-hot teen novel that mixes social protest and star-crossed romance, from Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning author Kwame Alexander! He Said, She Said is perfect for fans of Walter Dean Myers and Rachel Vail alike. This paperback edition includes a Q&A with author Kwame Alexander.
He says: Omar "T-Diddy" Smalls has got it made—a full football ride to UMiami, hero-worship status at school, and pick of any girl at West Charleston High. She says: Football, shmootball. Here's what Claudia Clarke cares about: Harvard, the poor, the disenfranchised, the hungry, the staggering teen pregnancy rate, investigative journalism . . . the list goes on. She does not have a minute to waste on Mr. T-Diddy Smalls and his harem of bimbos.
He Said, She Said is a fun and fresh novel from Kwame Alexander that throws these two high school seniors together when they unexpectedly end up leading the biggest social protest this side of the Mississippi—with a lot of help from Facebook and Twitter. The stakes are high, the romance is hot, and when these worlds collide, watch out!
Frequently asked questions
Is He Said, She Said appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains elements of violence, including verbal threats, gun-brandishing, and small scuffles. A significant incident involves an attempted shooting that injures an innocent bystander, indicating a serious level of violence within the story. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any elements that would cause fear or distress to readers.
Does He Said, She Said have violence?
The book contains elements of violence, including verbal threats, gun-brandishing, and small scuffles. A significant incident involves an attempted shooting that injures an innocent bystander, indicating a serious level of violence within the story.
Does He Said, She Said have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any elements that would cause fear or distress to readers.
Does He Said, She Said have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention various themes but do not indicate any specific religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does He Said, She Said have racial/cultural content?
While the book may touch on themes related to race and social issues, the search results do not provide explicit content that centers on race as a theme or plot point. There is no indication of racism or racial dynamics being a central focus.
Does He Said, She Said have profanity?
The book features strong language, including swear words like 'bitch', 's---', and 'damn', as well as crude sexual terms. This indicates a significant presence of profanity in the narrative.
Does He Said, She Said have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental activism are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to climate issues or environmentalism.
Does He Said, She Said have sexual identity?
The narrative includes explicit discussions of sexual situations, such as underage sex, oral sex, and a sex tape, along with themes surrounding abortion. This indicates that sexual content is a notable aspect of the story.
Does He Said, She Said have gender roles?
The book portrays various aspects of teen life and relationships but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses more on social dynamics and personal relationships rather than on traditional or modern gender expectations.
Does He Said, She Said have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ topics and do not provide specific content from 'He Said, She Said'.
