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Yes, No, Maybe So — Content Guide for Parents

By Becky Albertalli, Aisha SaeedHarperCollinsPublishers2020ISBN 9780062977762436 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 explicit violence is mentioned in the search results. The focus is on activism and personal relationships rather than violent content. No scary content is mentioned in the search results. The narrative centers on romance and political activism without elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have violence?

    No explicit violence is mentioned in the search results. The focus is on activism and personal relationships rather than violent content.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have scary content?

    No scary content is mentioned in the search results. The narrative centers on romance and political activism without elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have religious themes?

    The story includes a Jewish male protagonist and a Muslim female protagonist, highlighting their cultural and religious backgrounds. The narrative addresses themes of Islamophobia and the characters' experiences related to their faiths.

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

    The book addresses themes of racism and Islamophobia, reflecting on the characters' experiences as they navigate their identities in a diverse society. The narrative critiques societal issues related to race and religion.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have profanity?

    Some reviews mention that cuss words are used fairly frequently, although not to an excessive degree compared to other works by the author.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results. The narrative focuses on political activism and personal relationships.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have sexual identity?

    While the book includes romantic elements, there is no indication of explicit sexual content. The focus is on teen romance and personal connections.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have gender roles?

    There are no explicit discussions of traditional or modern gender roles in the search results. The focus is on the characters' personal growth and activism rather than gender expectations.

  • Does Yes, No, Maybe So have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features a queer side relationship and includes LGBTQ+ characters, normalizing their presence within the narrative. It is co-authored by Becky Albertalli, known for her work in LGBTQ+ teen romance.