Parachutes — 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
Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma.
They're called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she'd be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California.
Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger's house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.
Dani De La Cruz, Claire's new host sister, couldn't be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani's game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately.
As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parachutes appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of sexual assault, predatory behavior, and mentions of rape culture. It emphasizes the importance of believing victims and critiques victim-blaming, indicating a serious treatment of violence in the narrative. No elements of scary content or themes detected in the search results.
Does Parachutes have violence?
The book includes themes of sexual assault, predatory behavior, and mentions of rape culture. It emphasizes the importance of believing victims and critiques victim-blaming, indicating a serious treatment of violence in the narrative.
Does Parachutes have scary content?
No elements of scary content or themes detected in the search results.
Does Parachutes have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the search results.
Does Parachutes have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses racism and racial microaggressions faced by the characters, particularly highlighting experiences of the Chinese and Filipina American protagonists. It critiques casual racism and emphasizes the impact of racial dynamics in the characters' lives.
Does Parachutes have profanity?
No explicit mention of profanity in the search results.
Does Parachutes have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues detected in the search results.
Does Parachutes have sexual identity?
Contains on-page depictions of sexual activities, including kissing, making out, and losing virginity. The book also addresses themes of sexual harassment and predatory behavior, indicating a focus on sexual content relevant to the characters' experiences.
Does Parachutes have gender roles?
The narrative critiques systemic silencing of women and explores themes related to gender inequality and the societal pressures faced by female characters. This framing aligns with modern feminist themes.
Does Parachutes have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features lesbian Chinese secondary characters Ming and Florence, and includes an established secondary female/female relationship. This representation is integrated into the narrative, highlighting LGBTQ+ themes within the context of the story.
