Color Me Dark
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
This historical fiction novel tells the story of a young African American girl in the segregated South who grapples with identity and prejudice.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Themes of prejudice and discrimination are present.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
A secular perspective on social issues is presented.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage in facing injustice.
No true Christian faith elements are present.
Family and community love are important themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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