Rachel Thomas answers “Is this book appropriate for grade 7 and 8?”

Paula asked this question about The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1):

Is this book appropriate for grade 7 and 8?

Rachel Thomas Yes; I'm recommending it to my 7th and 8th grade students. While there is profanity, by middle school students know that language depends on audience,…moreYes; I'm recommending it to my 7th and 8th grade students. While there is profanity, by middle school students know that language depends on audience, and this book makes that clear as the narrator's father has a "swear jar" and owes $1 whenever he swears and he holds his kids accountable for their language, as well. The language is representative of the kids in this book and their communication-- without it the story would have been inauthentic. The talk around sex is consent based and is a great example of how communication in a romantic relationship, at any age, should be. (less)

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