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Monday's Not Coming

Tiffany D. Jackson · 2018

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Strong language; positive qualities include Positive messages, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death and devastating loss are central to the mystery and are handled with substantial grief and emotional weight.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and disturbing circumstances are referenced, with little graphic blood or bodily detail.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Teen and adult characters use some profanity and harsh language, including language connected to conflict and distress.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA representation is not a central focus of the story, though identity and relationships may receive brief attention.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious ideas or references may appear, but faith is not a major organizing theme.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Teen attraction and relationship elements appear but remain secondary to friendship, family, and the disappearance.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A child’s disappearance, danger, neglect, and uncertainty create sustained fear and emotional tension.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Sexual material is limited; mature abuse-related implications may be emotionally disturbing without being explicit.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substance-related material is minor or peripheral rather than a central storyline.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Threats, abuse, and references to violence against children occur, but graphic physical action is limited.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist persistently seeks answers and confronts painful truths despite fear, grief, and adult resistance.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The mystery structure, shifting timeline, and determined investigation encourage curiosity, interpretation, and imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Black characters and communities are central, with varied family, class, and social experiences portrayed as more than background.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

It offers meaningful insight into racism, child welfare, poverty, trauma, and how institutions can overlook vulnerable children.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Deep friendship and care are important, though the story also depicts serious failures of protection and compassion.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

It strongly explores friendship, systemic neglect, racism, poverty, accountability, listening to children, and the lasting effects of trauma.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows loyalty, persistence, and courage, while adults and institutions often fail or make harmful choices.

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  1. What message do you think the story most wants you to remember?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Monday's Not Coming would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Monday's Not Coming, and what caused that change?
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