Leaving Gee's Bend
by Irene Latham
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
This historical fiction novel follows a young Black girl named America as she leaves her rural Alabama home to join her family in Gee's Bend during the Great Migration.
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 the story.
Mild peril and hardship are depicted during the journey and in Gee's Bend.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on the experiences of African Americans and their community.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAmerica shows courage in facing new challenges and leaving her home.
Faith is implied through community resilience and hope, not explicit Christian practice.
Family love and community support are central to the characters' lives.
Themes of perseverance and finding strength in difficult circumstances are present.
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