Leah on the Offbeat — 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leah on the Offbeat appropriate for a 7-year-old?
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Does Leah on the Offbeat have violence?
No violence detected in the search results.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses issues of race, including a subplot where Leah calls out a friend's bias regarding a classmate's college acceptance, highlighting themes of racism and privilege.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have profanity?
The book contains frequent strong language, including words such as 's--t', 'f--k', and 'bitch'.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have sexual identity?
The narrative includes mentions of Leah's bisexuality and her experiences related to sexuality, but it does not contain explicit sexual content.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have gender roles?
No specific gender roles detected in the search results.
Does Leah on the Offbeat have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a bisexual protagonist, Leah, who is navigating her identity and coming out process. It includes discussions about bisexuality and LGBTQ+ youth culture, highlighting Leah's journey of self-discovery and the complexities of her relationships.
