Hearts Unbroken — 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
New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith turns to realistic fiction with the thoughtful story of a Native teen navigating the complicated, confusing waters of high school — and first love.
When Louise Wolfe’s first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, she breaks things off and dumps him over e-mail. It’s her senior year, anyway, and she’d rather spend her time with her family and friends and working on the school newspaper. The editors pair her up with Joey Kairouz, the ambitious new photojournalist, and in no time the paper’s staff find themselves with a major story to cover: the school musical director’s inclusive approach to casting The Wizard of Oz has been provoking backlash in their mostly white, middle-class Kansas town. From the newly formed Parents Against Revisionist Theater to anonymous threats, long-held prejudices are being laid bare and hostilities are spreading against teachers, parents, and students — especially the cast members at the center of the controversy, including Lou’s little brother, who’s playing the Tin Man. As tensions mount at school, so does a romance between Lou and Joey — but as she’s learned, “dating while Native” can be difficult. In trying to protect her own heart, will Lou break Joey’s?
Frequently asked questions
Is Hearts Unbroken appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit violence is detected in the search results regarding the book's content. No scary content or themes are identified in the search results related to the book.
Does Hearts Unbroken have violence?
No explicit violence is detected in the search results regarding the book's content.
Does Hearts Unbroken have scary content?
No scary content or themes are identified in the search results related to the book.
Does Hearts Unbroken have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Hearts Unbroken have racial/cultural content?
The book centers on a Muscogee (Creek) Native character, Louise Wolfe, who confronts racial prejudice in a predominantly white high school. It addresses complex issues of racism through the experiences of its characters.
Does Hearts Unbroken have profanity?
The book includes instances of profanity, with quotes indicating strong language used by characters, reflecting their emotional states.
Does Hearts Unbroken have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results related to the book.
Does Hearts Unbroken have sexual identity?
The narrative addresses themes of bullying and slut-shaming, suggesting discussions around sexual behavior and its social implications, but does not include explicit sexual content.
Does Hearts Unbroken have gender roles?
No specific themes related to traditional gender roles or modern feminism are detected in the search results regarding the book's content.
Does Hearts Unbroken have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features characters with diverse sexual orientations, including bisexual and lesbian characters. This representation is integrated into the narrative, indicating a normalization of LGBTQ+ identities within the story.
