I happened to be in our Main Office yesterday morning when an irate parent
called regarding Postsecret by Frank Warren. He claimed that it had been
assigned as required reading by our health teacher. In a telephone
conversation last night, the health teacher explained that it was optional
reading, among over 100 that I had book talked for a book report and that,
when the daughter came to her 6 weeks ago saying that she was
uncomfortable with the book, the teacher told her to pick another book,
which she did. Apparently that placated the father as far as the health
teacher is concerned,but is "not going to let this go," threatening to go
to the media, etc., if the book is not removed from the library.
I want to be prepared for the challenge. I purchased it base on a number
of factors, including having been on Follett's 2007 Quick Picks for
Reluctant Readers (as part of my collection development plan to beef up my
high/low, reluctant reader collection). Has anyone else faced a challenge
to Postsecret that may already have a file to defend it.
Paul
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Paul D. Birkby
Media Specialist
Penfield High School
25 High School Drive
Penfield, NY 14526
Paul_Birkby@penfield.monroe.edu
"I really didn't realize the librarians were, you know, such a dangerous
group. They are subversive. You think they're just sitting there at the
desk, all quiet and everything. They're like plotting the revolution, man.
I wouldn't mess with them." Michael Moore
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