I'm Not Dying With You Tonight — 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
"An absolute page turner, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact."―Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give
Over the course of one night, two girls with two very different backgrounds must rely on each other to get through the violent race riot that has enveloped their city.
Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she's going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school.
When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together.
They aren't friends. They hardly understand the other's point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames, and they only have each other to rely on if they're going to survive the night.
Additional Praise for I'm Not Dying with You Tonight:
"A vital addition to the YA race relations canon."―Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin
"An astounding achievement. This novel is an incendiary experience, one that does not shy away from difficult questions about privilege and violence. But Jones and Segal don't hold our hands to provide us easy answers; this is a book meant to be devoured in a single sitting and discussed for years to come."―Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift
"I'm Not Dying With You Tonight is a powerful examination of privilege, and how friends are often found in surprising places. Jones and Segal have penned a page-turning debut, as timely as it is addictive."―David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland and Kids of Appetite
Frequently asked questions
Is I'm Not Dying With You Tonight appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book depicts violence stemming from a riot that breaks out after a high school football game, including fights and the involvement of police. There are mentions of gunshots and chaotic scenes, indicating a moderate level of violence. The narrative involves a chaotic and frightening situation during a riot, which may be considered scary for younger readers.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have violence?
The book depicts violence stemming from a riot that breaks out after a high school football game, including fights and the involvement of police. There are mentions of gunshots and chaotic scenes, indicating a moderate level of violence.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have scary content?
The narrative involves a chaotic and frightening situation during a riot, which may be considered scary for younger readers.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have racial/cultural content?
The story centers on two high school girls, one black and one white, navigating their experiences during a racially charged riot. It addresses themes of racial tension and injustice, highlighting the different perspectives shaped by their racial identities.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have profanity?
The book contains infrequent mild profanity, including words like 'damn' and 'dumbass'. Some characters use minor swear words and there are mentions of racial slurs.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content detected in search results, though there are mentions of intense relationships between teen girls.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have gender roles?
No specific gender roles detected in the narrative; the focus is on the friendship and experiences of the two main characters.
Does I'm Not Dying With You Tonight have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.
