Black, white, and Jewish

Rebecca Walker

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Black, white, and Jewish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

autobiography of a shifting self

by Rebecca Walker

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Navigating the vibrant worlds of African American and Jewish heritage, a young woman explores the challenges and beauty of embracing her mixed identity. Through personal stories, she reveals the complexities of race, family, and self-discovery while honoring both cultures that shape her. Her journey is honest and heartfelt, reflecting the realities of growing up between two rich traditions.

Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, sexual content. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Sexual Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

322 pages
74,315 words
8h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781573229074
Pages
322
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
74,315
Read-Aloud
~8h 15m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Walker, Rebecca,1970-Walker, Alice,1944-FamilyRacially Mixed PeopleRace IdentityUnited StatesDaughtersAfrican American WomenJewish WomenRacially Mixed WomenFamiliesInterethnische HerkunftAfrican Americans, Relations With JewsUnited States, Ethnic RelationsAfrican Americans, Race IdentityChildren of Interracial MarriageAfrican American JewsWalker, Rebecca , 1969 November 17-Familywalker, Alice , 1944-Walker, Alice , 1944-Racially Mixed People--race IdentityRacially Mixed People--race Identity--united StatesRacially Mixed People--united States--biographyDaughters--united States--biographyAfrican American Women--biographyJewish Women--united States--biographyE184.a1 W214 2002973.04/96073/0092 B18.06

People

Alice Walker (1944-)Rebecca Walker (1970-)

Places

United States