ReadSafe Rated!!
This author is now verified under with a ReadSafe rating!!
What is ReadSafe?
“Texas Legislature passed SB13 & SB412 this year, and it went into effect this Sept 1. At the heart of the new laws is that if your book gets banned in Texas, you could face a $5,000 fine and up to 1 year in prison. While it currently applies to elementary and middle school age books, the GOP has already made it clear that they want to expand in during the 2027 legislative term.
From this action, the TAMIH has created the ReadSafe Rating program to help protect Texas Authors.” You can learn more about it here: https://ReadSafeRatings.com (Info from Texas Authors Institute of History, Inc.)
After submitting my manuscript, they give your book a rating with a description. These are very cut and dry but it's really so that places like libraries / booksellers can determine if it's a good fit for their audiences.
How did my book fair? Lets see below:
Book Title: The Sea Glass Soul: Forged by Fire, Tempered by the Sea
Author: Jamie Zenteno
ISBN: 978-1-63296-734-3 (Hardback); 978-1-63296-733-6 (Paperback); 978-1-63296-735-0 (eBook)
Rating: PG
Content Labels: ST (Sensative Topics)
Explanation: The manuscript centers on faith-based healing and self-reflection, discussing divorce, anxiety/panic episodes, family illness, and emotional recovery, with journaling prompts and scripture throughout. It contains no explicit language, sexual content, or depictions of violence. Mature themes are present but handled non-graphically, suitable for most readers with parental guidance for younger audiences. Assessment is based on the provided manuscript file.
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Have a wonderful week!!
-Jamie
