I struggle with this as a new LMS.. because “age appropriate” books for my 8th graders are different than those for my 5th graders. They can’t be all kept in different spots.. I don’t know.. I have a permission slip for when a younger student asks for a book meant for 13+ but I know that’s not a perfect solution either…
-Sarah
From: CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces@mylist.net]
On Behalf Of Michele Lane
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:11 AM
To: CASL_L <CASL-L@mylist.net>
Subject: [CASL-L] Looking for thoughts regarding challenged books
Good morning,
Here is a question I'd love some responses to:
What proactive steps do you take for books regarding sensitive topics in this day and age?
Specifically, books where the characters are in a school setting and there is a threat to students? ex: Give a Boy a Gun, Time Bomb, etc?
Thoughts on two levels:
1. As a librarian with freedom of choice and
2. as a librarian who has teachers that may place books in hands of students saying, 'you should read this'.
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Michele Lane
Library Media Specialist
William J.Johnston Middle School
@mlanemedia
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