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Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason ReynoldsGale, a Cengage Group2024-10-30ISBN 9781420516999267 pages
Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story

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

About this book

Twenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog all around the parking lot of a church. Not his finest moment. And definitely one he would have loved to forget if it weren't for the dog's owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats, a t-shirt, hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine. Twenty-four weeks ago: Neon's dad insists on talking to him about tenderness and intimacy. Neon and Aria are definitely in love, and while they haven't taken that next big step...yet, they've starting talking about...that. Twenty-four days ago: Neon's mom finds her--gulp--bra in his room. Hey! No judging! Those hook thingies are complicated! So he'd figured he'd better practice, what with the big day only a month away. Twenty-four minutes ago: Neon leaves his shift at work at his dad's bingo hall, making sure to bring some chicken tenders for Aria. They're not candlelight and they definitely aren't caviar, but they are her favorite. And right this second? Neon is locked in Aria's bathroom, completely freaking out because twenty-four seconds from now he and Aria are about to...about to... Well, they won't do anything if he can't get out of his own head (all the advice, insecurities, and what ifs) and out of this bathroom!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results. The book is described as a sweet and moving romance without violent content. No scary content detected in the search results. The book is characterized as a light-hearted romance.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results. The book is described as a sweet and moving romance without violent content.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The book is characterized as a light-hearted romance.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the book's narrative. Mentions of a church in the context of a character's past do not indicate religious themes.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have racial/cultural content?

    The story features a Black boy and his relationship with a girlfriend, highlighting themes of Black love and identity. The narrative celebrates the experiences of Black teens.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The book is described as suitable for young readers without mention of strong language.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The focus is on personal relationships rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have sexual identity?

    The narrative centers on a romance between two high school seniors who are ready to take their relationship to the next level, implying a focus on their first sexual encounter and the emotions surrounding it.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have gender roles?

    The book discusses the dynamics of a romantic relationship between a male and female character, exploring themes of intimacy and emotional vulnerability, which can reflect modern views on gender roles in relationships.

  • Does Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. . . A Love Story have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on a heterosexual relationship between two high school seniors.