How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water includes domestic violence, classism, homophobia, sex, adult language, and the brief mention of drugs. Furthermore, it portrays vividly the often bleak reality that can accompany impoverished immigrant life. Teachers should plan to contextualize sensitive, mature, and disturbing topics to mentally prepare students for what they are about to embark on in reading the book. It may also be helpful to provide some social context regarding the realities brown Latinx immigrants can face in the United States. Provide a safe space to have a conversation about these topics in the classroom. Reinforce that the classroom, above all, will remain a place for...
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