A nonbinary Black teen in the Bronx bucks school authority and dreams of living off-grid with queer friends while facing family crisis.
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A nonbinary Black teen in the Bronx bucks school authority and dreams of living off-grid with queer friends while facing family crisis.
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A Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book Cerulean Gene is free everywhere except school, where they’re known for repeatedly challenging authority. Raised in a free-spirited home by two loving parents who encourage Cerulean to be their full self, they’ve got big dreams of moving cross-country to live off the grid with their friends after graduation. But a fight with a teacher spirals out of control, and Cerulean impulsively drops out to avoid the punishment they fear is coming. Why wait for graduatio...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No evidence found in available sources
Violence & gore
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School confrontation with a teacher; no graphic violence
Profanity
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Strong language typical of contemporary YA school settings
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Nonbinary Black lead; queer youth identity and freedom are central
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Critique of schooling, capitalism, and limits on Black queer dreams
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Education system shown as harming marginalized students
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