Our Ratings

LumeBento has developed the following rating guidelines so that we may assist parents, educators and consumers to make informed choices in their selection of reading material. The ratings below are located on the cover page of our digital releases and will be on covers or packaging of our published products. We hope you will use them to guide you in selecting appropriate titles.

  • Yellow and black sign with large letter A, indicating age restriction, and text "ALL AGES".

    ALL AGES

    A (All Ages): Suitable for readers of any age. May contain mild language and fantasy violence but no swearing or nudity.

  • Yellow oval badge with black polka dots, large black letter Y at the top, and text "YOUTH AGE 10+" underneath, set against a black background.

    Youth

    Y (Youth/Ages 10+)- Appropriate for ages 13 and up. may contain Violence, profanity, and semi-nudity

  • Teen rating label with a large black 'T' on a yellow background with dots, indicating for ages 13 and up.

    TEEN

    T(Teen/ Ages 13+): Suitable for early teens. May contain violence, infrequent use of strong language, suggestive themes or situations, crude humor, alcohol and/or tobacco use.

  • Yellow and black age restriction label indicating 'OT' for older teens, age 16 and above.

    OLDER TEEN

    OT (Older Teen/ Ages 16+): Suitable for older teens and adults. May contain violence, profanity, semi nudity and some sexual themes

  • A yellow oval with black dots and a large black letter 'M' in the center. Below the 'M,' it says 'MATURE' and 'AGE 18+' in black text.

    MATURE

    M (Mature/ Age 18+): Suitable for adults only. May contain intense and/or gory violence, sexual content, frequent strong language, alcohol, tobacco and/or other substance use.