What reading level is JoJo Siwa?

JoJo Siwa by Heather E. Schwartz is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is JoJo Siwa appropriate for?

JoJo Siwa is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is JoJo Siwa?

JoJo Siwa is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Alternator Books; Boss Lady Bios series.

Does JoJo Siwa have any content warnings?

JoJo Siwa has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). 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 JoJo Siwa?

JoJo Siwa by Heather E. Schwartz is 32 pages (approximately 1,758 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

JoJo Siwa

Heather E. Schwartz

JoJo Siwa

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Heather E. Schwartz

Alternator Books; Boss Lady Bios

Reading Level 5 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Starting dance lessons at just two years old, JoJo Siwa’s dedication and lively spirit propelled her from local studios to national television fame. With a vibrant personality and a loyal fan base, she expanded her talents into music, television partnerships, and her own merchandise. Alongside her fans, JoJo champions kindness and confidence, encouraging young people to embrace positivity and stand up against bullying.

Themes

DanceBiographyFriendship Family Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated JoJo Siwa 10C

JoJo Siwa is written at a Level 5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 1,758 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, JoJo Siwa works for readers up to grade 7.0.

Read aloud, JoJo Siwa takes about 12 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate JoJo Siwa as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, JoJo Siwa explores dance, biography, friendship, family, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about dance, biography, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Alternator Books; Boss Lady Bios series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.