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Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason Reynolds, Samira Ahmed, L. D. Lewis, Ray Stoeve, Laura Silverman, Sofia Quintero, Keah Brown, Darcie Little Badger, Yamile Saied Méndez, Bethany C. MorrowScholastic Inc.2019-10-01ISBN 9781338343724272 pages
Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

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Sexual identity
Gender roles
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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A young adult anthology featuring fictional stories of everyday resistance.

You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls.Or who marches to protest injustice.Perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud.Or perhaps you are the trans mentor that you wish you had when you were younger.Maybe you call out false allies, or stand up to loved ones. Maybe you speak your truth and drop the mic, or maybe you take it with you when you leave.This anthology features fictional stories--in poems, prose, and art--that reflect a slice of the varied and limitless ways that readers like you resist every day. Take the Mic's powerful collection of stories features work by literary luminaries and emerging talent alike, including Newbery-winner Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestseller Samira Ahmed, anthologist and contributor Bethany C. Morrow, Darcie Little Badger, Keah Brown, Laura Silverman, L.D. Lewis, Sofia Quintero, Ray Stoeve, Yamile Mendez, and Connie Sun, with cover and interior art by Richie Pope.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The anthology touches on themes of resistance that may include references to societal violence, particularly in the context of racial and social justice issues. However, specific instances of violence are not detailed in the provided sources. No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have violence?

    The anthology touches on themes of resistance that may include references to societal violence, particularly in the context of racial and social justice issues. However, specific instances of violence are not detailed in the provided sources.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have scary content?

    No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in search results.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have racial/cultural content?

    The anthology addresses themes of race and social justice, reflecting on the experiences of Black individuals and the impact of racism. It includes narratives that explore identity and resistance against racial oppression.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have profanity?

    No profanity detected in search results.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have sexual identity?

    The anthology explores themes of relationships and intimacy, including discussions around healthy relationships and the complexities of young love. It aims to facilitate conversations about physical intimacy among teens.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have gender roles?

    The anthology includes stories that challenge traditional gender roles and promote discussions around gender identity and expression, particularly in the context of LGBTQ+ themes. It emphasizes the importance of individual narratives in understanding gender.

  • Does Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance have lgbtq+ themes?

    The anthology includes stories that reflect diverse LGBTQ+ experiences, with themes of identity and belonging. Some narratives specifically address the affirmation of gender identity and the importance of individual voices within the LGBTQ+ community.