Hi Jackie,

We use them at Wheeler to indicate more mature themes.  Our library is for grades 7-12, so we have a wide range.

I also send home a form with grades 7 and 8 at the beginning of the year. I attached it to this email if you want to use it.

I let parents indicate:

1. they want to allow their kids to check out the YA books

2. they want to approve the YA titles their kid checks out (I let the kid take the book and send home a published review)

3. their child may not check out YA titles

If I don’t get a form back, I assume they can take whatever they like.  If parents have a preference, I add their email to the notes field in the catalog and get a pop-up when they check out.  It’s been working well for us.  Very few parents restrict their kids but this lets the ones who care feel in control.  They are very appreciative of the emails and it lets me interact with parents in a good way.

Good luck,

Annie

From: CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces+oosterwyka=northstonington.k12.ct.us@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jaclyn Deloma
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2022 2:10 PM
To: CASL_L
Subject: [CASL-L] YA Labels on Books at the Middle and High School Levels

Hi Everyone!

I am looking to see what some of you all do in regards to YA labels at the Middle and High School levels.  Our district is currently deliberating using these to demonstrate that there is possible content included in the book that is at a Young Adult level due to recent inquiries of some community members.  

Does anyone use YA labels, and if so, do you feel they benefit the collection and your patrons?

I appreciate your time with this!

Jackie DeLoma

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Jackie DeLoma

Teacher Librarian

Foran High School

Milford Public Schools

jdeloma@milforded.org

(203)-783-3502 (x-2320)