Mexican WhiteBoy
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Mateo, a mixed-race teenager, grapples with identity, baseball, and belonging in his new California town.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome discussions and implied situations of a sexual nature occur.
Some minor scuffles and aggressive interactions are present.
Moderate profanity is used by some characters.
Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.
Themes of feeling lost or hopeless are touched upon.
No explicit suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
Themes of identity and belonging may resonate with LGBTQ+ readers.
The worldview is secular, focusing on personal experience.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians occurs.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMateo shows courage in confronting prejudice and his own doubts.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme.
Friendship and family relationships are explored.
Themes of self-acceptance and resilience are present.
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