[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re: Manga rating

[Kara Swezey]

When I purchased some for my high school, I sat with a student who was a
HUGE manga fan and we talked through what would be appropriate for our
collection.  He helped me decide what I should/shouldn't buy.

On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM Lizanne Johnson <ljohnson1 at groton.k12.ct.us>
wrote:

> Following. Just had this problem today with donated manga titles.
>
> ​Lizanne Johnson
> Library Media Specialist
> Fitch High School
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> *From:* Loretta Sullivan <b59lgian at mpspride.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:11 AM
> *To:* Matthew Cadorette <mcadorette at waterfordschools.org>
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> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] Manga rating
>
> Following this as well.  I have found it difficult to find reliable sites
> that provide reviews for my age groups (grades 5 and 6).
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Loretta Sullivan
> Library Media Specialist
> Bennet Academy
> Manchester, CT
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> On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 7:58 AM Matthew Cadorette <
> mcadorette at waterfordschools.org> wrote:
>
> Hi folks:
> Has anyone found a reliable source for rating manga series?
>
> I know some are "spicier" than others (as the young folk say).  Without
> reading a 42 book series, is there a site that might breakdown what exactly
> it is I'm committing myself to?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
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Kara Swezey
Weston High School Library Media Specialist


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