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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?

염문섭 There is language about sexuality, but it also should be in the book. we can let us know the black community by reading this book because it tells the…moreThere is language about sexuality, but it also should be in the book. we can let us know the black community by reading this book because it tells the actual black's life. And I think language, sexuality are parts of the community. As one of high schooler in Korea, many students do not know how black community is. And my friends learn the black community by reading this book. many students are interested in that words. There is no doubt that language of sexuality break out interests of students and it can make students read further. But I suggest you if you are a parent for a middle schooler, it would be better reading it with your son or daughter, not to misuse these words.(less)

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