Tumble

Four instances of "damn" (including "damnit," "dogdamnit") and one use of "oh my God." A couple of characters substitute "dog" where "God" is implied. Some mild name calling. Verbal posturing and threats as part of lucha libre scenes.

Description of luchas (wrestling matches). Some are rougher than others, but none are graphic or gory. Shows the violence along with the choreography and acting that go into a lucha. Negative effects shown, including brain damage and a knocked-out tooth. Description of a telenovela murder. Some light verbal aggression.

Two short scenes with a character smoking, portrayed negatively. One reference to the smell of smoking.

Dialogue of a married couple's every-day interactions, some affection. Discussion of a marriage that failed for logistical reasons. Two 14-year-old girls described as powerful goddesses because of costumes and makeup. One body part joke ("prepare to get your nuts cracked").

All characters well-rounded and multi-faceted, no stereotypes. Main characters are Mexican American. Many different family structures and experiences including traditional family, stepparents, adoption, divorce, single mothers. Characters come from different social and economic backgrounds. Abuelo has brain damage, book shows effects on family. Gender and race expectations recognized and confronted. Importance and impact of "women's work." Consistent recognition of people who made history, but weren't recognized for it. An uncle dresses in drag, and is gentle but firm as he follows his own path.