What If It's Us — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
ARTHUR is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it's that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.
BEN thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn't be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend's things.
But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them . . . ?
Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.
Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.
But what if they can't nail a first date even after three do-overs?
What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work and Ben doesn't try hard enough?
What if life really isn't like a Broadway play?
But what if it is? What if it's us?
Frequently asked questions
Is What If It's Us appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative. No scary content is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does What If It's Us have violence?
No violence is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does What If It's Us have scary content?
No scary content is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does What If It's Us have religious themes?
Arthur is identified as Jewish, which is a significant aspect of his character in the narrative. This religious identity is acknowledged and plays a role in the story.
Does What If It's Us have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Puerto Rican main character, Ben, and addresses themes of identity, including cultural background. This representation is central to the characters' identities and experiences.
Does What If It's Us have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does What If It's Us have climate change?
No climate themes are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does What If It's Us have sexual identity?
The book includes kissing and make-out scenes between the main characters, Arthur and Ben, with references to sexual activities, although it does not depict graphic sexual content.
Does What If It's Us have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does What If It's Us have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features two main characters, Ben and Arthur, who are both gay. The narrative centers around their romantic relationship, depicting a queer teen romance that is normalized within the story. Additionally, the book includes discussions around identity, as Arthur is Jewish and Ben is Puerto Rican.
