Leah on the Off Beat — 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
#1 New York Times bestseller! Goodreads Choice Award for the best young adult novel of the year!
In this sequel to the acclaimed Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda--now a major motion picture, Love, Simon--we follow Simon's BFF Leah as she grapples with changing friendships, first love, and senior year angst.
When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat--but real life isn't always so rhythmic.
She's an anomaly in her friend group: the only child of a young, single mom, and her life is decidedly less privileged. She loves to draw but is too self-conscious to show it. And even though her mom knows she's bisexual, she hasn't mustered the courage to tell her friends--not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.
So Leah really doesn't know what to do when her rock-solid friend group starts to fracture in unexpected ways. With prom and college on the horizon, tensions are running high.
It's hard for Leah to strike the right note while the people she loves are fighting--especially when she realizes she might love one of them more than she ever intended.
Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020!
Frequently asked questions
Is Leah on the Off Beat appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the book's narrative based on the search results. No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have violence?
No violence detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have racial/cultural content?
The narrative includes a subplot addressing racism, where Leah calls out a friend's bias regarding a classmate's college acceptance based on race, indicating a critique of racial stereotypes.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have profanity?
The book includes frequent use of strong language and insults, such as 's--t', 'f--k', and 'bitch'.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have climate change?
No climate-related themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have sexual identity?
The book discusses Leah's bisexuality and includes mentions of sexuality, but does not contain explicit sexual content. It addresses themes of identity and relationships among teens.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have gender roles?
No explicit discussion of gender roles detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Leah on the Off Beat have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a bisexual protagonist, Leah, who is navigating her identity and coming out process. It explores her relationships and experiences as a bisexual teen, normalizing LGBTQ+ themes and representation.
