Lion Dancers — 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
Former best friends become bitter rivals when one returns to lion dancing after a long absence in this vibrant and heartfelt middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Haikyu!! and Fence.
Young Wei dreamed of being a legendary lion dancer just like his dad. With his best friend Hung performing as the tail and Wei controlling the head, he knew they could become the next generation of lion dance champions. But after his dad’s sudden passing, Wei abruptly quits lion dancing—and his friendship with Hung.
Years later, Wei is stuck…in life, in school, and on the bench at games. That is, until he crashes a junior lion dance practice and feels his long-sleeping passion wake up within him once more. The team is happy to have another member to carry on the tradition, especially as one as preternaturally talented as Wei. There’s just one person who doesn’t want him there: the self-proclaimed star, Hung.
As Wei and Hung fight to be considered the top lion dancer, both will have to learn how to face their mistakes head-on and remember what it really means to be part of a team.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lion Dancers appropriate for a 7-year-old?
One panel shows an aerial view of a car accident, and Wei's father died before the story begins. Wei prays at an altar for his late parents, and the lion dance team performs at Lunar New Year events, where some moves offer a blessing to the host.
Does Lion Dancers have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lion Dancers have scary content?
Found (Brief): One panel shows an aerial view of a car accident, and Wei's father died before the story begins.
Does Lion Dancers have religion?
Found (Brief, Other or made-up faith): Wei prays at an altar for his late parents, and the lion dance team performs at Lunar New Year events, where some moves offer a blessing to the host.
Does Lion Dancers have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): The story is built around Chinese lion dancing, with Wei of Chinese descent and chapter openers explaining the dance's cultural meaning; no racism is described in the sources.
Does Lion Dancers have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lion Dancers have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lion Dancers have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lion Dancers have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lion Dancers have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
