Imogen, Obviously — 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
With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.
Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she's got the World's Greatest Ally title locked down.
She's never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends. There's Gretchen, a fellow high school senior, who helps keep Imogen's biases in check. And then there's Lili--newly out and newly thriving with a cool new squad of queer college friends.
Imogen's thrilled for Lili. Any ally would be. And now that she's finally visiting Lili on campus, she's bringing her ally A game. Any support Lili needs, Imogen's all in.
Even if that means bending the truth, just a little.
Like when Lili drops a tiny queer bombshell: she's told all her college friends that Imogen and Lili used to date. And none of them know that Imogen is a raging hetero--not even Lili's best friend, Tessa.
Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with. . .
Frequently asked questions
Is Imogen, Obviously appropriate for a 7-year-old?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have violence?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have scary content?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have religious themes?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have racial/cultural content?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have profanity?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have climate change?
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Does Imogen, Obviously have sexual identity?
The book discusses the protagonist's sexual fluidity and her experiences with attraction, particularly towards a female character. It addresses the nuances of discovering one's sexuality.
Does Imogen, Obviously have gender roles?
The book critiques compulsory heterosexuality and explores gender roles through Imogen's experiences as she navigates her identity and the expectations placed on her as a straight ally.
Does Imogen, Obviously have lgbtq+ themes?
The book explores themes of sexual identity and fluidity, focusing on the protagonist Imogen, who grapples with her attraction to a female character, Tessa. The narrative addresses issues of biphobia and the complexities of being a straight ally in queer spaces.
