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Teens · Ages 13–17

Surf's Up

by Kwame Alexander

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A collection of poems celebrating summer, sports, and the experiences of youth.

Concern Level

4/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Some poems touch on budding romantic feelings.

Violence / Gore5

Sports-related competition can imply mild conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The poems are not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the poems.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on everyday life.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Themes of perseverance in sports are present.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship5

Friendship and familial love are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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