Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 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
A remarkable gift of a novel.-Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle I am so in love with this book.-Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still Feels timelessly, effortlessly now.-Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever The best kind of love story.-Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with Girlfriends
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 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.
Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming-out story-wrapped in a geek romance-is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Simon faces incidents of bullying after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted in the story. No scary content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have violence?
Simon faces incidents of bullying after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted in the story.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have profanity?
The book contains occasional swearing, including words like 'f--k', 'dumbass', and 's--t'.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have sexual identity?
The narrative includes discussions about sexuality, such as Simon's secret email relationship and mentions of masturbation. It also includes a mother's advice on using protection and talks about oral sex.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Lib/E have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a gay teen, Simon, who navigates coming out and his first relationship with another boy, Blue. It includes discussions about LGBTQ+ identities, with characters who are gay and bisexual, and addresses the challenges of being in the closet.
