The kid/teachers have objections to the abuse Ryan White experienced???? Is
it advisable to allow middle school students, who are among the world's
worst teasers, bullies and abusers, to hide from the truth of White's life?
Sometimes the truth is really hard to take but Ryan White had to live the
truth that is in his book. He was around their age when he was diagnosed,
and there is no more appropriate audience to read and think about the
discrimination, hate and abuse he experienced.
Sharon Hamer Media Specialist
Methuen High School 978-681-1389
1 Ranger Road (F) 978-681-1397
Methuen, MA 01844 snhamer@methuen.k12.ma.us
web page: http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us/snhamer
"Painful things are like the knots on a beautiful necklace, necessary to
keep the beads in place"--Anita Diament, The Red Tent
> Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:54:57 EST
> From: Marge Strandell <RStrandell@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Ryan White's bio
>
> The gifted teacher is reading Ryan White's biography and some of the
> students/teachers have had objections to some material in the book. (The
> students in his school were very cruel in their name calling and accused
> him of certain sexual behavior.) Has anyone had this problem with this
> book? Do you have it in your library? I have noticed that the book has
> gotten great reviews by students that have read it and they highly
> recommend the book. Can you tell me where I might get some 'professional
> reviews' of the book?
> I am in a middle school.
>
> TIA
>
> Marge Strandell,Library Media Center Director
> Spring Wood Middle School
> Keeneyville School District#20
> Hanover Park, Il
> rstrandell@aol.com
>
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