Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Change the Game
by Colin Kaepernick
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Colin Kaepernick is not just a star athlete—he's a game-changer who chose his own path when everyone expected him to follow theirs. Imagine standing at a crossroads, with your future written by others, but daring to rewrite the story yourself. This is the bold journey of finding your true voice and never backing down.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel memoir tells the story of Colin Kaepernick's teenage years as he navigates societal expectations, racial identity, and his passion for sports. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it addresses themes of prejudice, self-discovery, and resilience in a format accessible to young adults. Parents should note the book's focus on social issues such as racism and bullying, presented thoughtfully within a sports and coming-of-age context.
Why we rated Colin Kaepernick 9ME
Colin Kaepernick is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Colin Kaepernick works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Colin Kaepernick as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Prejudice & Racism, Bullying.
Thematically, Colin Kaepernick explores sports & recreation, coming of age, social justice, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, coming of age, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338789652
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Graphix
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction