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Teens · Ages 13–17

Call me Maria

by Judith Ortiz Cofer

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

Maria, a young Latina girl, navigates her identity and experiences growing up in a new environment, dealing with family and cultural challenges.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Maria's story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this realistic fiction.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in Call Me Maria.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this story of identity.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Maria shows resilience and courage in facing challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are central to this story.

Love & Friendship20

Themes of family love and belonging are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some instances of understanding and acceptance are shown.

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