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Okay, I've had enough. I'm also a NPR fan. I'm a former journalist and freelance writer who worked very hard for my MLS, and am now a children's librarian. It pains me this misrepresentation, particularly since I'm a recent graduate. I'd like to add that one of my professors (Eliza Dresang) at Florida State University, a leader in this field, has I believe written the Public Editor at NYT I will be writing NPR. By the way, we have this book in my llibrary, even though I know it was selected by a committee who seem to have no sense on what the kids actually would like to read. That doesn't mean it isn't a great book, but it seems that selected Newbery children's books today must appeal to social issues with little regard to what their audience actually wants to read. Kimbre Chapman Children's Librarian Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, ID 83605 Mark Williams <markwilliams@MAKAW.NET> wrote: This weekend's edition of "Weekend America" has a piece on The Power of Lucky, focusing on children's reaction to the word scrotum (sorry if your school filters this message out because of the 's' word. I refuse to censor myself here, it's a perfectly legitimate word, not slang, not obscene, not intended to excite prurient interest.) Sadly, the program, like so many other examples of media coverage, stated that "librarians were refusing to put the books in their collections", giving the impression that this is what most, or all, librarians were doing. Weekend America airs on PBS stations nationwide, but at differing times, often on Saturday afternoons but not always. Its available on the NPR web site at : http://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/programs/2007/02/24/the_other_s_word.html Mark Williams Consulting Librarian Professional Services for Conferences, Districts, Workshops markwilliams@makaw.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The closest thing you will find to an orderly universe is a good library" Ashleigh Brilliant -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------