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Yes No Maybe So — Content Guide for Parents

By Becky Albertalli, Aisha SaeedHarperCollinsPublishers2020ISBN 9781713734055436 pages
Yes No Maybe So

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

About this book

Yes: Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate--as long as he's behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let's face it, speaking at all to almost anyone), Jamie's a choke artist. There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes...until he meets Maya. No: Maya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing--with some awkward dude she hardly knows--is beyond her. Maybe So: Going door to door isn't exactly glamorous, but maybe it's not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer--and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural romance of the century is another thing entirely.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Yes No Maybe So appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the search results. The book is described as a teen romance set against a political campaign, focusing on personal relationships rather than violent themes. No scary content or themes are detected in the search results. The book is described as engaging and humorous, focusing on romance and activism.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have violence?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the search results. The book is described as a teen romance set against a political campaign, focusing on personal relationships rather than violent themes.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have scary content?

    No scary content or themes are detected in the search results. The book is described as engaging and humorous, focusing on romance and activism.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have religious themes?

    The story includes a Jewish main character and a Pakistani-American Muslim main character, highlighting their cultural and religious backgrounds. The narrative addresses themes related to their identities, including the impact of their respective faiths on their lives.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative includes a Pakistani-American Muslim girl and a white Ashkenazi Jewish boy, addressing themes of racism and Islamophobia within the context of their experiences and the political landscape.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have profanity?

    Some reviews mention that while the book does not have as much swearing as the authors' other works, cuss words are used fairly frequently, indicating a moderate level of profanity.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results. The focus is on personal and political themes rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have sexual identity?

    The search results do not indicate the presence of explicit sexual content. The book is characterized as a teen romance, with a focus on relationships rather than sexual themes.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate a specific focus on traditional or modern gender roles. The characters are portrayed in a contemporary setting without explicit commentary on gender expectations.

  • Does Yes No Maybe So have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features a Pakistani-American Muslim main character and a Jewish main character, with mentions of a same-sex relationship and queer side characters. The narrative includes LGBTQ+ themes and representation, normalizing diverse identities within the context of a teen romance.