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Hello all, I just read the New Newbery book The Higher Power of Lucky and am wondering how any one feels about the scrotum discussions. As an Elementary Media Specialist I am super uncomfortable with this. I read the whole book, it has a great story. I feel the reference to scrotums could have totally been left out and not detracted from the story at all. I also feel that publishers and editors are really pushing it with our younger kids wit this reference. If were another body part near the scrotum, it would have been considered porn for children. I cannot possibly read this as a read aloud and am thinking it will be challenged big time so am wondering how others (elementary) are dealing with this new book. Dana Nilsson Teacher/Librarian Sunnyside Elementary Durango, CO -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. 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/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------