Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda — 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
Love, Victor is now a major TV series on Dinsey+, set in the world of the hit film Love, Simon
The beloved, award-winning novel is now a major motion picture starring 13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford and Everything, Everything's Nick Robinson.
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Straight people should have to come out too. And the more awkward it is, the better.
Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he's looking for.
But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated.
Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal ...
It's a holy freaking huge awesome deal.
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Praise for Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda:
'Worthy of Fault in Our Stars-level obsession.' Entertainment Weekly
'I love you, SIMON. I LOVE YOU! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book." Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All the Bright Places
Frequently asked questions
Is Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes incidents of bullying that Simon faces after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted. No scary content detected in the narrative of the book.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have violence?
The story includes incidents of bullying that Simon faces after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have scary content?
No scary content detected in the narrative of the book.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the narrative of the book.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have racial/cultural content?
The book includes discussions about race and identity, with characters reflecting diverse backgrounds, and critiques the notion of whiteness as a default identity.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have profanity?
The book contains swearing and discussions of sexuality, which are noted as part of its mature themes, making it more suitable for older teens.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the narrative of the book.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have sexual identity?
The narrative includes themes of teenage romance and sexuality, focusing on Simon's secret email relationship with another boy, which is central to the plot.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have gender roles?
No specific gender role themes detected in the narrative of the book.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda have lgbtq+ themes?
The book centers on Simon, a gay teenager navigating his identity and coming out. It explores LGBTQ+ themes, including the challenges of being outed and the journey of self-acceptance, framing these experiences as relatable and significant.
