[CASL-L] Book challenges

[Estevez, Celeste]

Good morning,

Attached is our Board Policy for challenges.


Sincerely,
Celeste Estevez
Library Media Specialist, Tolland Middle School
Event Coordinator, Tolland Public Schools

*“If you allow the naysayers to control your life, you won't get anything
done.” *- Ivan Carter

"Be kinder than necessary" *Wonder* by R.J. Palacio

Tolland Middle School
1 Falcon Way
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6860


On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 8:31 AM <emma.b.smith1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> At a recent Board of Ed meeting in our town, several books (Ghost Boys,
> When Reason Breaks, Lawn Boy)  were discussed as being inappropriate. At
> this point, admin are reading the books, but we have concerns about whether
> our BOE policy will be followed. Additionally, we have classroom teachers
> looking for guidance as to what to do if and when admin come to remove
> titles from their classroom libraries.
>
> Our questions:
>
> What steps should classroom teachers take? What is our role (4 librarians
> in the district) in supporting teachers in this dangerous situation?
> One more thing, please, has anyone encountered the expectation that all
> teachers should have read every book in their classroom libraries?
>
> Whoops, one more, are there any other districts that are experiencing
> these challenges? With what books?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Emma, Alex, Kristin & Joy
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