[LM_NET] HIT: Where to place "The higher power of Lucky."

[Ilana Locker <lockeri@CICCARACAS.COM.VE>]

HI,

Some people requested a hit so here it is - this was in response to my
Target of where folks, who managed elementary/middle school libraries,
placed "The higher power of Lucky," in elementary or middle school
collections.

Thanks to everyone who responded!

Ilana

**************************

We have a special JH section of our library for "Junior High".  Above J
level, below YA. The criteria we use are:  anything published after 1976
where the protagonist(s) is 12 years old or older.  This way our
designations are objective, not subjective.  We may have to revise these
criteria, however.  Over the last few years, more and more J-type books have
come out with older characters yet are still acceptable for J. Unfortunately
lately, the same is true for YA books; the characters are getting younger.
 I think the publishers are trying to attract larger audiences.   (Black
Swan Green is a PERFECT example although LOC classifies it as juvenile
literature.)

*************

I have students in grades 6-8 and have it in my collection.  I taught 4th
grade for 9 years and would not have hesitated in having it in my classroom
library.

*****************

I am middle school only and have the book in the regular fiction section.

**************

This book is in the fiction section at Roswell North Elementary and at
Hembree Springs Elementary here in metro Atlanta.  There are certainly many
other books on our shelves that have "issues" with adults making bad
choices, so we didn't feel that "Lucky" was that exceptional.

*****************

We have the book in our middle school, which is grades 5-8.  We had the
author visit our school a couple of weeks ago and the assembly was for 5th
and 6th grade.  They are the ones mainly reading this book.  BTW, Susan
Patron was terrific.

****************

I have the book in my middle school section.  I am a K-8 library.  I did
warn the elementary and middle school teachers that although it is an
excellent book, they need to read it first before they read it to their
class.  I have had no problems so far with the book.  My junior high kids
LOVE it.

-- 
Ilana Locker
Librarian
Colegio Internacional de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
lockeri@ciccaracas.com.ve
http://www.ciccaracas.com.ve/elementarylibrary/
http://www.ciccaracas.com.ve/secondarylibrary/

--------------------------------------------------------------------
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://lm-net.info/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
 * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------