Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa
by Micol Ostow
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Emily Goldberg, a shy teenager, tries to find her confidence and navigate social situations, especially around boys and dancing.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest and kissing are depicted.
Violence is absent from the story.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
Suicide or self-harm is not a plot point.
The story contains no scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The story focuses on typical teen social challenges.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmily shows courage in facing her shyness.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
Emily experiences a developing romantic interest.
Self-acceptance and overcoming insecurity are key.
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