On the Come Up Lib/E — 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
Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill.
But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral...for all the wrong reasons.
Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn't just want to make it--she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free.
Frequently asked questions
Is On the Come Up Lib/E appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes themes of gun violence, with a character's father being murdered by a gang member, and instances of characters being held at gunpoint. It addresses gang rivalries and the impact of violence in the community. No elements of scary content or horror themes are identified in the search results.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have violence?
The story includes themes of gun violence, with a character's father being murdered by a gang member, and instances of characters being held at gunpoint. It addresses gang rivalries and the impact of violence in the community.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have scary content?
No elements of scary content or horror themes are identified in the search results.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the book.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have racial/cultural content?
The narrative addresses systemic racism and police brutality, focusing on the realities faced by Black youths in America. It explores themes of identity and the impact of race on the characters' lives.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have profanity?
The book contains instances of profanity, which has been noted in reviews and discussions about its content. This aspect is acknowledged as part of the character's voice and the authenticity of the narrative.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have climate change?
No themes related to climate change, environmentalism, or activism are present in the narrative of the book.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have sexual identity?
The narrative includes references to a mother engaging in sex work and mentions of teen romantic interactions, including kissing. However, there is no explicit sexual content detailed.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have gender roles?
The search results do not indicate any explicit traditional or modern gender roles being promoted or critiqued within the narrative.
Does On the Come Up Lib/E have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features both gay male characters and lesbians, indicating LGBTQ+ representation within the narrative. This aspect is noted as part of the broader themes of identity and community in the story.
