My Voice Matters
Rylee Tuggle
My Voice Matters
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ionia Montcalm Secure and Friendly Environment Child Advocacy Center
by Rylee Tuggle
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if your voice could help protect you and others? Imagine stepping into a special place where kind helpers listen carefully to your story and make sure you're safe. But how does that work, and what might you experience along the way?
Themes
Quick Assessment
My Voice Matters is a thoughtful children's book designed for ages 9-12 that explains the role of child advocacy centers and the forensic interview process in a gentle, non-leading way. It aims to prepare children and families for what to expect during their visit, helping to reduce fear and confusion. The book is customizable for different centers, making it a valuable resource for education and support.
Why we rated My Voice Matters 10ME
My Voice Matters is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Voice Matters works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate My Voice Matters as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, My Voice Matters explores child advocacy, family, social justice, and education — 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.
- ✓ 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 child advocacy, family, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- ISBN
- 9781685990169
- Publisher
- Books by Rylee
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction