Help - I know why the caged bird sings

[Barbara Wall <bawall@NORTHNET.ORG>]

Hello, dear colleagues,

My sister in law ahs asked for help.  Her 7th grade daughter has been
asked to read as a required book Maya Angelou's I know Why the Caged
Bird Sings.  I have not read the book myself, tho have always meant to.
My sister in law is concerned because she has read the book and thinks
it is a little graphic for 7th grade.  Any advice here would be
appreciated.  I would like to give her enough information to make an
informed decision about the book without condemning it.  Any help,
reviews information you can give me would be appreciated.  And thanks
and Happy New Year.

Barbara

Barbara Wall
Librarian
Krieger Elementary School
Poughkeepsie, NY

bawall@northnet.org
bwall@pcsd.k12.ny.us

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