What reading level is My First Class?

My First Class by Lilan Cai is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My First Class appropriate for?

My First Class is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is My First Class?

My First Class is fiction — Art.

Does My First Class have any content warnings?

My First Class 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.

My First Class

Lilan Cai

My First Class

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lilan Cai

Reading Level 5 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Art isn’t just about colors and shapes—it’s a passport to the stars! Imagine a school where students from every planet look wildly different, and your first class is to capture your own cosmic self. What will your portrait reveal about who you really are?

Themes

ArtFriendshipDiversityImaginationChildren's fiction

Quick Assessment

My First Class introduces readers to a diverse group of students from different planets attending Space School, where creativity and self-expression are celebrated through art. This middle-grade fiction book encourages imagination and artistic literacy while highlighting themes of diversity and individuality. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a gentle, engaging story without any mature content concerns.