Alicia 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?

Alicia My 6th grade daughter is a very strong reader and has read several other adult level or non YA books on subjects of race, so I did let her read it and…moreMy 6th grade daughter is a very strong reader and has read several other adult level or non YA books on subjects of race, so I did let her read it and she really enjoyed it. I also trust her and know that if she wasn't comfortable with it she wouldn't read it. In addition, I also read it, and we've discussed it throughout to help with any of the difficult or explicit language, content, etc. I think it is a relevant book to bridge discussions between me and her around topics she hears about through news, social media or peer conversations already and adds an important modern portrayal of a topic they learn about in history as happening in the "past". (less)

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