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I am currently dealing with a censorship issue regarding the Fearless series by Francine Pascal. We currently limit check-out of this series to our grade 7-8 students. A parent has protested that these are inappropriate for this age level. She has reported to the local newspaper that there are 95 "obscene" words, casual sex, "justified vandalism" etc. that make the book inappropriate. Petitions are circulating in the community to be presented to the board for removal of this series. We are following recommended policies. However, it would be helpful to hear from other middle school libraries regarding holdings of this series and whether or not you have had complaints. I anticipate this will be to the point of appearing on the board agenda at our March 15 meeting. You may e-mail me directly: dyahne@mygalaxyexpress.com. Thank you for any input you can provide in this matter. Sincerely, Dan Yahne Media/Technology Coordinator Harrisburg Middle School 312 Bulldog Blvd. Harrisburg, IL 62946 Phone: 618-253-7637 x 3134 Fax: 618-253-4114 -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------