Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy)
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on H.R. 529, April 28, 1993
by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The kitchen is buzzing as volunteers pack boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables for hungry kids. Suddenly, a new rule promises to bring even more help to families in need—but will it reach everyone in time?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act, a U.S. law designed to improve food assistance programs for children. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it presents complex legislative themes in a simplified, accessible way without intense content. Parents should note the focus on social issues like food security and nutrition within the United States.
Why we rated Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy) 8LT
Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 84 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy) as 8LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act (Secretary Mike Espy) explores food relief, law and legislation, children's nutrition, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about food relief, law and legislation, children's nutrition.
- ✓ 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
8LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0160411114
- Pages
- 84
- Publisher
- U.S. G.P.O.
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction