Parents' Guide to Don't Ask Me Where I'm From

Parents need to know that Don't Ask Me Where I'm From is a coming-of-ager with a lot of positive Latinx representation in the main characters and a diverse group of supporting characters. It tells the story of Liliana, a high-school sophomore and first-generation American who finds out she's been accepted into a program that will transfer her fom her gritty Boston neighborhood.neighborhood to a wealthy, white, suburban high school 20 miles away, and she feels conflicted about it. Infrequent strong language includes "s--t," "f--king" and"bitch," and a group discussion mentions using "nigga." A memory of a past violent incident involving a drunk man mentions a lot of blood when a child falls through a glass table, but there's no gore or detail. It's implied that a teen was hit by her grandmother from overheard yelling and crying, and the teen later appearing with a swollen face. Aside from the drunk man, the only other mention of alcohol is a memory of adults drinking beer at parties. A character remembers their mother's past drug use and mention that a neighbor is a drug addict. Parental absence and fear of loss is a prominent theme. Overall messages are positive about dealing with barriers and seeing people as individuals rather than skin colors. Lots of food for thought about immigration, identity, opportunities, barriers, and more.