Re: TARGET: Rats Saw God challenge

[Steve Burstein <sburstei@WAHOO.SJSU.EDU>]

I have to strongly disagree to the idea of caving in on a book challenge
for fear of parents going through the entire collection. This is a
wonderful book with yes Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll in it, but that is
part of the appeal for Young Adults to read it. I may be crazy to include
it in my middle School collection, but I have found it enjoyed by  the
few selected 8th graders I suggested it for.

It really seems that we should not go gently into the night at the first
sign of trouble.

Steven Burstein
Parkman Middle School
Woodland Hills, CA
A KidsConnect Volunteer
sburstei@wahoo.sjsu.edu

On Mon, 10 May 1999, Gordon Riley wrote:

> I liked the book, but it is not going to a battle you can win to keep it =
> in a public school library.  Lose gracefully, say you made a mistake =
> buying a good book for the wrong environment, keep your credibility and =
> avoid future challenges.  If you fight, you are going to have these people =
> going through your library with a fine tooth comb looking for other books =
> to challlange.
>
> That's my humble opinion.
>
> Gordon Riley
> Technical Services Librarian
> The Mercersburg Academy
> Mercersburg, PA
> Gordon_riley@mercersburg.edu
> The opinions expressed are my own!
>
> "It's all about sincerity.  Once you can fake that, you've got it made."  =
> Former NFL Head Coach Monte Clark.
>
> >>> Patti Tjomsland <zimba@KALAMA.COM> 05/10 12:36 PM >>>
> I just received word that Rob Thomas' Rats Saw God is being challenged
> at our 9-12 public school.  Our IMC meeting is Wednesday AM and I'll get
> the specifics then.  In order to prepare I've printed up all the reviews
> I can find, but I'm wondering if any one has text of an interview with
> the author or has had a challenge on this book.  Thanks for any
> additional suggestions you can give me.
> Patti Tjomsland
> Library Media Specialist
> Mark Morris High School
> Longview, WA  98632
> zimba@kalama.com=20
>
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