[LM_NET] GEN: HOOP Dreams: Book Review

[Jean Hertsgaard <jhertsgaard@MAIL.KINDRED.K12.ND.US>]

My high school principal approached me this morning with a concern from a
parent. The student checked out HOOP Dreams: The True Story of Hardship
and Triumph, by Ben Joravsky. The parent is concerned about the use of the
"F" word in the book. I explained the selection policy that our school has
along with the reconsideration policy and invited the principal to have
the parent call me and I would be happy to discuss the book. I have found
some reviews of the book but am looking for more to back me up in case
this goes to reconsideration. I will also be contacting ALA. Does anyone
have a place where I can access a review for this book? Thank you for your
help.

Jean Hertsgaard
Library Media Specialist
Kindred Public Schools
Kindred, North Dakota
jhertsgaard@mail.kindred.k12.nd.us

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