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I have been reading this thread with interest as we have just recently had the first two library book challenges ever in my district. All I have to say about the whole thing is this....OMG, was it such a slow news day that the New York Times had to write an entire article because one children's book used the word scrotum? Are there not more important things happening in the world than this? And should children 9-12 years old not be familiar with the correct terminology for their anatomy? I certainly made sure my daughter was. <Sigh> I find this very frustrating when I pick up a book like A Long Way Gone which talks about the critical topic of child soldiers in Africa. Just seems to me that there are so many books on so many life and death issues that to waste print space on whether or not the word scrotum is used in a children's book is criminal. Just my two cent rant. Hope I didn't offend anyone. Diane Gallagher-Hayashi Teacher-Librarian Stelly's School School District 63 (Saanich) Canada daichan@shaw.ca diane_hayashi@sd63.bc.ca -------Original Message------- From: Rocco Staino Date: 18/02/2007 7:04:30 AM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: [LM_NET] LM Net Makes the front page of today's New York Times - Too Bad http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/18/books/18newb html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&oref=slogin Well LM-Netters, we made it to the front page of the The Sunday's New York Times and I have to say I am a little disappointed. The article is about the use of the word scrotum in this year's Newbery winner, The Higher Power of Lucky. Unfortunately, the article portrays some of we lm-netters as censors of books rather than selectors of books. I am sad that in none of the quotes from school librarians was the term "selection policy" mentioned. Instead we have library media specialists commenting on angry parent calls rather than discussing how the title fits or doesn't fit within the scope of the school or libraries selection policy. Just because we add a Newbery winner to our library collection does not mean it has to be read aloud to a class or be included in the curriculum. I do feel that it should be in the collection (if funding is available) so that those children and parents who wish to experience the book can have access to it. Just my opinion. Rocco Staino Director Keefe Library North Salem Central Schools 230 June Road North Salem, NY 10560 stainor@northsalem.k12.ny.us 914-669-5414 ext 2051 fax 914-669-5422 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------