It wasn’t part of our main curriculum- I grabbed it off of an AP reading list as one of my “self selections” (and let’s be honest, the insinuation that it was “racy” is what drew me to it)- but it should have been. Beloved is a beautiful, powerful book that will help all readers learn about the horrors of slavery - and leave them thinking about what it means to be a strong, heroic, or moral person.Īs a white girl growing up in Eastern Kentucky, this is the first black author I was ever exposed to. At this age they can decide for themselves what they think about disturbing personal and historical events. But teens are mature enough to handle the challenges this book presents. It's true that Beloved is the 26th book on the American Library Association's Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books for 2000-2009 and has been challenged for its violence, sexuality, and more: It features a gritty infanticide, racial language, horrific sexual assaults, and even references to sex with animals.
Parents need to know that this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is on many high school required reading lists because it's a classic that will leave a lasting imprint on readers.
One or two brief scenes of alcohol use by adults.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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