Ribbons
by Laurence Yep
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young Chinese-American girl named Maylin navigates cultural differences and family expectations as she learns to dance.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Violence is absent from Maylin's experiences.
Profanity is not used in the dialogue or narration.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
Substance use is not depicted.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
The story is free of scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes or characters are absent.
The story explores cultural identity and family, not a worldview.
God or Christians are not mentioned in the narrative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaylin shows courage in pursuing her passion for dance.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Family love and support are central to Maylin's journey.
The book explores themes of self-discovery and cultural understanding.
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