Mariah keeps cool
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
Mariah, a young Black girl, navigates prejudice and injustice in the segregated South.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some scenes depict racial violence and discrimination against Mariah's family.
No profanity is used in the dialogue or narration.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The atmosphere can be tense due to racial threats.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on historical realities, not promoting a non-Christian worldview.
White characters exhibit prejudice, but not all are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMariah shows courage facing discrimination and standing up for her family.
Faith is implied through resilience, but not explicitly Christian.
Family love and community support are central themes.
Themes of justice and perseverance are present, but not explicit repentance.
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