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1. Re: Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
(Butler, Katherine)
2. Re: Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
(DOREEN LOPEZ)
3. Re: Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
(Weston, JanMarie (Vinal))
4. Re: Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
(PIA BEHLMAN)
5. March Madness for Books (Hurley, Suzanne)
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From: "Butler, Katherine" <BUTLERK@glastonburyus.org>
To: ljclsj@cox.net
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:53:31 -0500
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age AppropriatenessGreg Hefley, the main character in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, is in middle school. Some of the books have boys talking about hot girls and commenting on someone’s cute butt. I believe it is reasonable to question whether to place a book featuring middle school characters and the ensuing content in the hands of a 6 or 7 year old child.Kate Butler--On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:09 AM <ljclsj@cox.net> wrote:I strongly agree with Lauren. Library is the place for choice of book!_______________________________________________Linda MarchisioSent from my iPhoneHi Emily,It is frequently the case that many other school employees do not fully understand the role of the library and LMS. The library should 100% be free choice for students as per the ALA bill of rights. If a parent is specifically prohibiting their child from checking out a book that is different, however I do not find it appropriate for teachers to label a series like Diary of a Wimpy kid for only 1st graders. What if a student is below grade level and wants something on their level? What if they simply love the series? What kind of message are we as librarians sending if we tell a student that they cannot have a book because they are too old for it? I firmly feel that students should be able to have free choice because at the end of the day, that’s what libraries are for.Lauren HuntLibrary Media SpecialistEllsworth Avenue ElementaryGood afternoon, everyone!I'd love the collective minds of the CASL listserv to provide some perspective on this issue......my understanding is that CASL follows the intellectual property policies of ALA/AASL since the School Library Bill of Rights and censorship links are on the advocacy page. I ask because there are some colleagues in my district that are debating the issue of "policing" student checkouts for age appropriateness (Wimpy Kid for first grade is the example) and they say that we operate 'in loco parentis' and can make decisions in lieu of parents about student book choices. My philosophy has always been for freedom of choice and everything I've learned and read professionally guides me in that direction since I was under the understanding that we are guided by the ALA/AASL policies. I did read in a few sources that 'in loco parentis' may apply to the LMS role, depending on state law. Are you aware of what that means for us in CT? Thanks so much, I'd like to bring concrete and accurate information to my PLC on this.Emily BoisvertMelissa Jones Elementary_______________________________________________
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:40:00 +0000
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
I have a similar situation in that I am in a 6-12 school. There are certainly books that are appropriate for a 17-18 year old, but not so much for an 11 year old. I have a middle school section and I let students know where it is and that it exists. However, at the end of the day, I follow the ALA Bill of Rights. I do not censor. I have had conversations with parents and I politely explain that if they don't want their child reading a certain type of book, that is a conversation between them and their child. If not, where would I draw the line? There are parents who don't want their child to read Harry Potter, dystopia, romance, etc. In fact, I am in the process of creating an LGBTQ section in my library. I am not about to monitor who looks at books in that section.
In the same vein, when I was in elementary school, I would lead 1st graders to the picture books, but at the end of the day, it was their choice. I would also do lessons on picking a "just right" book. I had first graders who could (and wanted to) read early readers; second graders who could (and wanted to) read chapter books.
It is my job to foster and nurture the love of books and of reading!
Doreen Lopez
Library Media Specialist
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
16 S. Elm St. - Waterbury, CT 06706
Phone - 203-573-6301 FAX 203-573-6325
dlopez@waterbury.k12.ct.us<mailto:dlopez@waterbury.k12.ct.us>
________________________________
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Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
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Greg Hefley, the main character in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, is in middle school. Some of the books have boys talking about hot girls and commenting on someone’s cute butt. I believe it is reasonable to question whether to place a book featuring middle school characters and the ensuing content in the hands of a 6 or 7 year old child.
Kate Butler
On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:09 AM <ljclsj@cox.net<mailto:ljclsj@cox.net>> wrote:
I strongly agree with Lauren. Library is the place for choice of book!
Linda Marchisio
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 11, 2019, at 6:28 PM, Lauren Hunt <huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us<mailto:huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us>> wrote:
Hi Emily,
It is frequently the case that many other school employees do not fully understand the role of the library and LMS. The library should 100% be free choice for students as per the ALA bill of rights. If a parent is specifically prohibiting their child from checking out a book that is different, however I do not find it appropriate for teachers to label a series like Diary of a Wimpy kid for only 1st graders. What if a student is below grade level and wants something on their level? What if they simply love the series? What kind of message are we as librarians sending if we tell a student that they cannot have a book because they are too old for it? I firmly feel that students should be able to have free choice because at the end of the day, that’s what libraries are for.
Lauren Hunt
Library Media Specialist
Ellsworth Avenue Elementary
On Feb 11, 2019, at 5:00 PM, Emily Boisvert <ebov@sbcglobal.net<mailto:ebov@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
Good afternoon, everyone!
I'd love the collective minds of the CASL listserv to provide some perspective on this issue......my understanding is that CASL follows the intellectual property policies of ALA/AASL since the School Library Bill of Rights and censorship links are on the advocacy page. I ask because there are some colleagues in my district that are debating the issue of "policing" student checkouts for age appropriateness (Wimpy Kid for first grade is the example) and they say that we operate 'in loco parentis' and can make decisions in lieu of parents about student book choices. My philosophy has always been for freedom of choice and everything I've learned and read professionally guides me in that direction since I was under the understanding that we are guided by the ALA/AASL policies. I did read in a few sources that 'in loco parentis' may apply to the LMS role, depending on state law. Are you aware of what that means for us in CT? Thanks so much, I'd like to bring concrete and accurate information to my PLC on this.
Emily Boisvert
Melissa Jones Elementary
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From: "Weston, JanMarie (Vinal)" <JanMarie.Weston@ct.gov>
To: "'Butler, Katherine'" <BUTLERK@glastonburyus.org>, "ljclsj@cox.net" <ljclsj@cox.net>
Cc: Lauren Hunt <huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us>, Casl List Serv <casl-l@mylist.net>, Emily Boisvert <ebov@sbcglobal.net>
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:40:46 +0000
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
As school librarians we make choices all the time about the books we choose to order for our schools. It is expected that we have the knowledge and experience to purchase books that are appropriate for our school’s population. We cannot however be expected to read every single book that comes into our libraries. Depending upon book reviews, summaries, publisher information, etc. is part of our job.
I have had students in my high school request the Wimpy Kid books. Their objective is to read easy books. As we participate in the Accelerated Reading Program, the students have to read to earn a certain number of points each marking cycle. I have told them that those books are for middle and elementary students. If they want them those books are available in public libraries. Doing this I censor what is available at school but not outside our doors.
I want all students to read, to expand their knowledge, but I am not censoring their choices in my library.
Jan Weston
Vinal Technical High School
From: CASL-L <casl-l-bounces+janmarie.weston=ct.gov@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Butler, Katherine
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:54 PM
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Cc: Lauren Hunt <huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us>; Casl List Serv <casl-l@mylist.net>; Emily Boisvert <ebov@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
Greg Hefley, the main character in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, is in middle school. Some of the books have boys talking about hot girls and commenting on someone’s cute butt. I believe it is reasonable to question whether to place a book featuring middle school characters and the ensuing content in the hands of a 6 or 7 year old child.
Kate Butler
On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:09 AM <ljclsj@cox.net> wrote:
I strongly agree with Lauren. Library is the place for choice of book!
Linda Marchisio
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 11, 2019, at 6:28 PM, Lauren Hunt <huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us> wrote:Hi Emily,
It is frequently the case that many other school employees do not fully understand the role of the library and LMS. The library should 100% be free choice for students as per the ALA bill of rights. If a parent is specifically prohibiting their child from checking out a book that is different, however I do not find it appropriate for teachers to label a series like Diary of a Wimpy kid for only 1st graders. What if a student is below grade level and wants something on their level? What if they simply love the series? What kind of message are we as librarians sending if we tell a student that they cannot have a book because they are too old for it? I firmly feel that students should be able to have free choice because at the end of the day, that’s what libraries are for.
Lauren Hunt
Library Media Specialist
Ellsworth Avenue Elementary
On Feb 11, 2019, at 5:00 PM, Emily Boisvert <ebov@sbcglobal.net> wrote:Good afternoon, everyone!
I'd love the collective minds of the CASL listserv to provide some perspective on this issue......my understanding is that CASL follows the intellectual property policies of ALA/AASL since the School Library Bill of Rights and censorship links are on the advocacy page. I ask because there are some colleagues in my district that are debating the issue of "policing" student checkouts for age appropriateness (Wimpy Kid for first grade is the example) and they say that we operate 'in loco parentis' and can make decisions in lieu of parents about student book choices. My philosophy has always been for freedom of choice and everything I've learned and read professionally guides me in that direction since I was under the understanding that we are guided by the ALA/AASL policies. I did read in a few sources that 'in loco parentis' may apply to the LMS role, depending on state law. Are you aware of what that means for us in CT? Thanks so much, I'd like to bring concrete and accurate information to my PLC on this.
Emily Boisvert
Melissa Jones Elementary
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:43:36 +0000
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
Greetings All,
I too believe that students should have the freedom to choose what they want to read. I spend many lessons on choosing a "just right book" and I encourage students to read widely i.e. try out as many kinds of books as you can especially in grades 1-5. As students maturity increases they can and should gravitate to that which appeals to them most. Some SPED students who may not read well often will choose a thick book and will feel good about themselves for making this choice. Many advanced readers want to read picture books as well- a solution allow them to borrow the picture book along with a more challenging book. (Students in grades 3-5 are allowed to borrow two book every two weeks. )
Pia Behlman
School Media Specialist
PBehlman@Waterbury.k12.ct.us
Phone: 203 574-6704
Maloney Magnet School
Waterbury. CT 06706
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Mark Twain
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From: CASL-L [casl-l-bounces@mylist.net] on behalf of DOREEN LOPEZ [dlopez@waterbury.k12.ct.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 9:40 AM
To: Butler, Katherine; ljclsj@cox.net
Cc: Emily Boisvert; Casl List Serv; Lauren Hunt
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
EXTERNAL MAIL
I have a similar situation in that I am in a 6-12 school. There are certainly books that are appropriate for a 17-18 year old, but not so much for an 11 year old. I have a middle school section and I let students know where it is and that it exists. However, at the end of the day, I follow the ALA Bill of Rights. I do not censor. I have had conversations with parents and I politely explain that if they don't want their child reading a certain type of book, that is a conversation between them and their child. If not, where would I draw the line? There are parents who don't want their child to read Harry Potter, dystopia, romance, etc. In fact, I am in the process of creating an LGBTQ section in my library. I am not about to monitor who looks at books in that section.
In the same vein, when I was in elementary school, I would lead 1st graders to the picture books, but at the end of the day, it was their choice. I would also do lessons on picking a "just right" book. I had first graders who could (and wanted to) read early readers; second graders who could (and wanted to) read chapter books.
It is my job to foster and nurture the love of books and of reading!
Doreen Lopez
Library Media Specialist
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
16 S. Elm St. - Waterbury, CT 06706
Phone - 203-573-6301 FAX 203-573-6325
dlopez@waterbury.k12.ct.us<mailto:dlopez@waterbury.k12.ct.us>
________________________________
From: CASL-L [casl-l-bounces+dlopez=waterbury.k12.ct.us@mylist.net] on behalf of Butler, Katherine [BUTLERK@glastonburyus.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:53 PM
To: ljclsj@cox.net
Cc: Lauren Hunt; Casl List Serv; Emily Boisvert
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Restricting Book Checkouts for Age Appropriateness
EXTERNAL MAIL
Greg Hefley, the main character in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, is in middle school. Some of the books have boys talking about hot girls and commenting on someone’s cute butt. I believe it is reasonable to question whether to place a book featuring middle school characters and the ensuing content in the hands of a 6 or 7 year old child.
Kate Butler
On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:09 AM <ljclsj@cox.net<mailto:ljclsj@cox.net>> wrote:
I strongly agree with Lauren. Library is the place for choice of book!
Linda Marchisio
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 11, 2019, at 6:28 PM, Lauren Hunt <huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us<mailto:huntla@danbury.k12.ct.us>> wrote:
Hi Emily,
It is frequently the case that many other school employees do not fully understand the role of the library and LMS. The library should 100% be free choice for students as per the ALA bill of rights. If a parent is specifically prohibiting their child from checking out a book that is different, however I do not find it appropriate for teachers to label a series like Diary of a Wimpy kid for only 1st graders. What if a student is below grade level and wants something on their level? What if they simply love the series? What kind of message are we as librarians sending if we tell a student that they cannot have a book because they are too old for it? I firmly feel that students should be able to have free choice because at the end of the day, that’s what libraries are for.
Lauren Hunt
Library Media Specialist
Ellsworth Avenue Elementary
On Feb 11, 2019, at 5:00 PM, Emily Boisvert <ebov@sbcglobal.net<mailto:ebov@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
Good afternoon, everyone!
I'd love the collective minds of the CASL listserv to provide some perspective on this issue......my understanding is that CASL follows the intellectual property policies of ALA/AASL since the School Library Bill of Rights and censorship links are on the advocacy page. I ask because there are some colleagues in my district that are debating the issue of "policing" student checkouts for age appropriateness (Wimpy Kid for first grade is the example) and they say that we operate 'in loco parentis' and can make decisions in lieu of parents about student book choices. My philosophy has always been for freedom of choice and everything I've learned and read professionally guides me in that direction since I was under the understanding that we are guided by the ALA/AASL policies. I did read in a few sources that 'in loco parentis' may apply to the LMS role, depending on state law. Are you aware of what that means for us in CT? Thanks so much, I'd like to bring concrete and accurate information to my PLC on this.
Emily Boisvert
Melissa Jones Elementary
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Subject: [CASL-L] March Madness for BooksDoes anyone have a template and/or organizer that they used to develop a "March Madness" book competition that they would be willing to share? TIASuzanne Hurley
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