What reading level is Girlish?

Girlish by Lara Lillibridge is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Girlish appropriate for?

Girlish is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Girlish?

Girlish is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does Girlish have any content warnings?

Girlish has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Girlish?

Girlish by Lara Lillibridge is 345 pages.

Girlish

Lara Lillibridge

Girlish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Growing Up in a Lesbian Home

by Lara Lillibridge

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up in a family that's a little different from most? Imagine living with two moms, a brother, and adventures that take you from backyard skinny dips to locked cabins in Alaska. But fitting in isn't easy when the world is watching your family closely—how does Girl find her place?

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Family Coming of AgeBiography

Quick Assessment

Girlish is a candid middle-grade memoir exploring the life of a girl raised by lesbian mothers in an unconventional family. It touches on themes of identity, family dynamics, and societal expectations, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book addresses complex family relationships and mental health with honesty and sensitivity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

345 pages

ISBN: 9781510723917
Pages: 345
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2018
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Social Science

Subjects

Children of Gay ParentsFamiliesLesbian MothersFamily, United StatesWomen, United States, BiographyBiography & AutobiographyLgbtFamily & RelationshipsAlternative FamilySocial ScienceLGBT StudiesLesbian Studies

People

Lara Lillibridge

Places

United States