Hispanic, Female and Young
Phyllis Tashlik
Hispanic, Female and Young
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Anthology
by Phyllis Tashlik
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What does it feel like to grow up Hispanic and female in the bustling streets of New York City's El Barrio? Imagine hearing the real stories and dreams of Latina teens navigating their world with courage and hope. Their voices share secrets that might just change how you see life—but what challenges lie ahead?
Quick Assessment
This young adult fiction book shares the authentic voices of Latina teenagers living in New York City's El Barrio, exploring their experiences with identity, culture, and community. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it offers valuable insights into Hispanic American life and female perspectives without explicit content. Parents should know it discusses social themes relevant to adolescence and cultural understanding.
Why we rated Hispanic, Female and Young 11LE
Hispanic, Female and Young is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hispanic, Female and Young works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Hispanic, Female and Young as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Hispanic, Female and Young explores multicultural, coming of age, family, social justice, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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 multicultural, coming of age, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781558850804
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Arte Publico Press
- Published
- September 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction