Where Are You From? — 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
This resonant picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom—a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo.
When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one.
Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one.
Where am I from?
You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep....
With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.
Frequently asked questions
Is Where Are You From? appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The story focuses on identity and belonging rather than violent themes. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The book is described as suitable for young children, focusing on themes of identity and belonging.
Does Where Are You From? have violence?
No violence detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The story focuses on identity and belonging rather than violent themes.
Does Where Are You From? have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The book is described as suitable for young children, focusing on themes of identity and belonging.
Does Where Are You From? have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The narrative centers on cultural identity rather than religious themes.
Does Where Are You From? have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses themes of race and cultural identity, particularly focusing on the protagonist's mixed heritage and experiences related to her background. It highlights the historical context of her ancestry, including references to those who were 'in chains because of the color of their skin.'
Does Where Are You From? have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The content is appropriate for a children's audience.
Does Where Are You From? have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The narrative does not address environmental issues.
Does Where Are You From? have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The book is aimed at young children and addresses identity without sexual themes.
Does Where Are You From? have gender roles?
No specific gender roles detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The story emphasizes identity and cultural heritage rather than traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Where Are You From? have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Where Are You From?'. The book focuses on a young girl's exploration of her identity and cultural heritage with the guidance of her abuelo.
