The Other Black Girl
Zakiya Dalila Harris
The Other Black Girl
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Zakiya Dalila Harris
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Nella Rogers feels isolated as the sole Black employee at her publishing company until Hazel, a confident newcomer from Harlem, arrives and quickly wins everyone's attention. As Hazel rises in popularity, Nella struggles to find her place and navigate the complicated dynamics of race and ambition in the workplace. Sharp and thought-provoking, this story explores identity and belonging amid workplace challenges.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, profanity. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781982160135
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Published
- Jun 01, 2021
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 114,183
- Read-Aloud
- ~12h 41m
- Text Density
- Dense