Eve answers “Would this book be appropriate for a...”

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

Would this book be appropriate for a middle schooler? Language? Sexuality?

Eve I love how the majority of answers I see are from teachers, parents, and librarians. I mean this sarcastically and completely seriously at the same ti…moreI love how the majority of answers I see are from teachers, parents, and librarians. I mean this sarcastically and completely seriously at the same time. One one hand, I understand the the opinion of a professional is to be trusted and if you say that this book is too profane for your child, I won't doubt you, but don't be so quick to make assumptions. I'm sure your kid isn't letting you on to the full extent of their knowledge. I'm fourteen and I'm pretty sure my parents think I've never used an f-bomb. (fyi: they're wrong.) If you're concerned your middle school kid is going to go around spouting swears all over the place, give them a little credit. If they're in middle school, they should be mature enough to know profanity shouldn't be used in casual conversation or even when they get a little mad. If you're still concerned, talk with them. It may be awkward at first, but exposing them to this language isn't wrong.

And my for my two cents on the sex part: There's little of it in the novel, but there is great dialogue around consent right off the bat. (less)

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