Book Challenge

[Elaine Woods <ewoods@SERVTECH.COM>]

The parent of a sixth grade student (who is also a teacher at our
elementary school) is challenging the use of Catherine Called Birdy as a
classroom novel.  My understanding is that she is objecting to its use by
all students in the class, due to objectionable language and sexual
content, but is not at  this point requesting its removal from the library.
I believe that she is addressing the Board of Education on the matter this
evening, but the principal did not want to escalate the issue by having the
librarian present.  (He is supportive of the library and will be a good
advocate, I believe.)

Do any of your teachers use this novel in their classrooms?  If so, how is
it used?  Has there been any problem with it?
Any advice or support would be appreciated!

Thanks

Elaine Woods, Library Media Specialist
Wheatland-Chili Jr/Sr HS, Scottsville, NY  14546
ewoods@servtech.com

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