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Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) — Content Guide for Parents

By Karen English, Synthia Saint JamesTroll Communications Llc1997ISBN 978081673796332 pages
Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Neeny, now a young lady, returns to visit her former home on Daufuskie Island and seems uninterested in the island way of life, but her cousin Essie does not believe that she can abandon her roots and so gives Neeny a gift that will always bind her to her home.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on family and cultural themes without any depiction of physical violence. No scary content present in the book. The story is centered around family and cultural identity, which is not frightening.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have violence?

    Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on family and cultural themes without any depiction of physical violence.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have scary content?

    No scary content present in the book. The story is centered around family and cultural identity, which is not frightening.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not reference any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in the narrative.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses themes related to African American culture and identity, particularly through the experiences of Neeny and her cousin Essie on Daufuskie Island. It reflects on the changes in their community and the impact of migration.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have profanity?

    No profanity found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have climate change?

    The book acknowledges environmental changes affecting the Sea Islands, including pollution and job losses, but does so in a subtle manner. This theme is present but not the central focus of the narrative.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any inappropriate or sexual themes.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features female characters but does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Neeny Coming, Neeny Going (Coretta Scott King Honor Award) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to 'Neeny Coming, Neeny Going'.