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Here's to Us — Content Guide for Parents

By Becky Albertalli, Adam SilveraBalzer + Bray/Quill Tree Books, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers2021ISBN 9780063142589472 pages
Here's to Us

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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

"Ben survived freshman year of college, but he's feeling more stuck than ever. His classes are a slog, his part-time job working with his father is even worse, and his best friend Dylan's been acting weird for weeks. Ben's only real bright spot is his writing partner Mario, who's been giving him a lot of Spanish lessons and even more kisses. Mario's big Hollywood dreams make Ben start to dream bigger--and the choices he makes now could be the key to reshaping his future. So why can't he stop thinking about a certain boy from his past? Arthur is back in New York City for the first time in two years, ready to take the theater world by a storm as the world's best . . . intern to the assistant of an off-off-Broadway director. Of course, it sucks to be spending the summer apart from his sweet, reliable boyfriend, Mikey, but he knows their relationship is strong enough to weather the distance. Which is why it's no big deal when his ex-boyfriend Ben stumbles back into the picture. And it's definitely fine that Ben's blissfully happy with some mystery boy. First loves are special, but it's way too late for what-ifs. Right? Even as the boys try to shake off the past, they keep running into each other in the present. Is this the universe trying to tell them there's a do-over in their future?"--Dust jacket.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Here's to Us appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is reported in the search results related to the book's content. No scary content is reported in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Here's to Us have violence?

    No violence is reported in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Here's to Us have scary content?

    No scary content is reported in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Here's to Us have religious themes?

    One of the main characters, Arthur, is identified as Jewish, which is mentioned in the context of his identity. However, the religious aspects do not appear to be a central theme in the narrative.

  • Does Here's to Us have racial/cultural content?

    While one character, Ben, is noted as Puerto Rican, race does not appear to be a central theme or plot element in the narrative.

  • Does Here's to Us have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Here's to Us have climate change?

    No climate themes are reported in the search results related to the book's content.

  • Does Here's to Us have sexual identity?

    The book includes references to sexual activity, with characters having sex mentioned but not described in detail. It addresses themes of intimacy and relationships among teens.

  • Does Here's to Us have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any specific traditional or modern gender roles being promoted or critiqued in the narrative.

  • Does Here's to Us have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features two main characters, Ben and Arthur, who are both gay. The narrative centers around their relationship and experiences as they navigate life and love. It normalizes LGBTQ+ identities and relationships.