[CASL-L] Reboot as a grade 7 -8 book (considered Nutmeg Teen)

[Crean, Sue]

Hi all,
I don't consider myself a prude, or ultra conservative, but I was a little
shocked by Reboot (Nutmeg Teen Nominee) when the author described the
showers as being used for sex - basically recreational since she made it
clear that humans connect sex and love, but Reboots don't.  There are a few
other mentions later in the book. I have no trouble with Wren and Callum
kissing, but I felt that the description of the showers was really not
necessary and offensive in a book for grades 7-8.
I have shown it to a few other people whose opinion I value and they agree
this book is a better fit for high school.  I am having a rough time
picking YA books for this age group. I believe that discussing sexuality is
fine, and kids having relationships if done well and not graphically is
fine. I think learning to navigate both an emotional and  physical
relationship is important, and if done well (like FIOS, Laurie Halse
Anderson, Sarah Dessen) is perfectly acceptable.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Sue Crean

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