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

By Jason ReynoldsFaber & Faber, Limited2024-10-08ISBN 9780571390687320 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

"Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's hiding in the bathroom, nervous, wanting to do everything right. Rewind. To 24 minutes earlier where Neon rushes from work, taking the gift of fried chicken to Aria's house. Rewind again. To 24 hours earlier when Neon's big sister has advice about sex which makes him think he probably shouldn't be listening to his friends. To 24 days earlier. To 24 weeks earlier. To 24 months earlier, when he and Aria first met. This tender, sweet, wholesome piece of fiction discusses how to approach first sex, how to respect women, how to be gentle, how to make it about love. It shows us a refreshingly different side to male sexuality."--Publisher.

Frequently asked questions

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

    No violence is depicted in the narrative. The search results focus on themes of romance and personal growth without references to violent acts. No scary content is indicated in the search results. The focus is on a romantic narrative without elements intended to frighten.

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

    No violence is depicted in the narrative. The search results focus on themes of romance and personal growth without references to violent acts.

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

    No scary content is indicated in the search results. The focus is on a romantic narrative without elements intended to frighten.

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

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative. The mention of a church in a character's backstory does not indicate religious content.

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

    The story features a Black male protagonist and emphasizes themes of Black love and identity. The narrative explores the protagonist's experiences and emotions as a Black teen in a romantic relationship.

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

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results. The content appears to be suitable for a young audience without strong language.

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

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative. The focus remains on personal relationships and emotional growth.

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

    The book discusses themes of sexual intimacy as the main characters prepare to take their relationship to the next level. It includes a focus on sex-positive messaging and the emotional aspects of first sexual experiences.

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

    The narrative explores modern gender roles through the lens of teenage romance, focusing on vulnerability and emotional exploration in relationships. It encourages open conversations about bodily autonomy and consent.

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

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results. The focus is primarily on a heterosexual relationship between two high school seniors.