This side of home
by Renée Watson
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Twelve-year-old Lena navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and identity in her diverse neighborhood in Oakland, California.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores themes of cultural identity.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLena shows resilience in navigating challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in the story.
Family and friendship bonds are central.
The story emphasizes understanding and empathy.
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