Slant
by Laura E. Williams
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Lauren, a thirteen-year-old Korean-American adoptee, faces hurtful teasing about her appearance and dreams of changing how she looks. When a hidden family secret comes to light, she begins to see herself and her family in a new way, learning to embrace her identity with courage and heart. This story explores the challenges of fitting in and the journey toward self-acceptance.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalAdoption & Foster CareComing of AgeFamilySelf-confidenceSelf-acceptance
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Bullying Identity & Self-Discovery Divorce & Family Change Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781571316813
- Pages
- 149
- Publisher
- Milkweed Editions
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 31,573
Genres
Adoption
Subjects
Korean AmericansSelf-confidenceSelf-acceptanceAdoptionPlastic SurgerySingle-parent familiesFiction