Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition — 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
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Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight.
Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn't play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone's business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he's been emailing with, will be jeopardized.
With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon's junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.
Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out-without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes incidents of bullying that Simon faces after coming out, but there is no physical violence depicted in the story. No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have violence?
The narrative includes incidents of bullying that Simon faces after coming out, but there is no physical violence depicted in the story.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have profanity?
The book includes occasional swearing and discussions of sexuality, which may make it more suitable for older teens or mature younger readers.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have climate change?
No climate-related themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have sexual identity?
The book contains mature themes related to sexuality, including Simon's romantic feelings and discussions about being gay. It is described as a heartfelt exploration of a gay teen's journey of identity and romance.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to traditional or modern gender roles detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Epic Reads Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
The book centers on a gay teenager, Simon, who navigates his identity and romantic feelings while coming out. It explores LGBTQ+ themes through Simon's correspondence with another boy, Blue, and addresses the challenges of being gay in a high school setting.
