Shades of black
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
This collection of short stories explores the experiences of African American teenagers in various settings.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest is present between some characters.
Some minor conflicts and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is used in the stories.
No blasphemous content is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the stories.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The stories are realistic and not scary.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The stories reflect a contemporary, secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes show resilience in difficult situations.
Christian faith is not a central theme in these stories.
Friendship and family bonds are explored.
Themes of grace or repentance are not prominent.
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