Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special 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
Now a major motion picture: Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford!
This special edition of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by award-winning author Becky Albertalli includes new Simon and Blue emails, a behind-the-scenes scrapbook from the Love, Simon movie set, and Becky Albertalli in conversation with fellow authors Adam Silvera and Angie Thomas.
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.
William C. Morris Award Winner: Best Young Adult Debut of the Year * National Book Award Longlist
And don't miss Becky Albertalli's The Upside of Unrequited or Leah on the Offbeat!
Frequently asked questions
Is Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition 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. The narrative addresses the emotional impact of these experiences. No scary content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have violence?
Simon faces incidents of bullying after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted in the story. The narrative addresses the emotional impact of these experiences.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book, and while characters may be diverse, it does not address racism or racial identity as a plot element.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have profanity?
The book contains swearing and discussions of sexuality, with some instances of mild profanity noted in reviews, making it more suitable for mature readers.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have sexual identity?
The plot involves Simon being blackmailed regarding his secret email relationship with Blue, highlighting themes of sexuality and the challenges of being in the closet. The book discusses sexuality openly, making it suitable for older teens.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have gender roles?
The book does not explicitly promote traditional gender roles or modern feminism; it focuses primarily on LGBTQ+ themes and personal identity.
Does Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Special Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
The book follows Simon, a gay teenager, as he navigates his identity and romantic feelings for another boy named Blue. It explores themes of coming out and the challenges associated with being a gay teen, normalizing LGBTQ+ experiences throughout the narrative.
