Living as LGBTQ+
D. S. Strode
Living as LGBTQ+
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D. S. Strode
Living in America
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Discover the rich history and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States through engaging stories, real-life profiles, and helpful features like timelines and glossaries. This book opens a window into the diverse lives and important moments that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about social change and identity.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 11+.
Why we rated Living as LGBTQ+ 11LE
Living as LGBTQ+ is written at a Level 6-7 reading level (approximately 6,193 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Living as LGBTQ+ works for readers up to grade 8.9.
Read aloud, Living as LGBTQ+ takes about 41 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Living as LGBTQ+ 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Identity & Self-Discovery.
Thematically, Living as LGBTQ+ explores lgbtq+ representation, history, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about lgbtq+ representation, history, social justice.
- ✓ 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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A 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
- 9781640269095
- Publisher
- Creative Education
- Published
- 2024-07-15
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 6,193
- Read-Aloud
- ~41 min