[ISLMA-Share] Ellen Hopkins for middle school?

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I have Ellen in my High School. Junior high can check out with parent
approval via note/email.

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 9:38 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> My high schoolers love the Ellen Hopkins books and I know they resonate
> with many readers but I would be cautious about putting them in a middle
> school collection. Much of our community is conservative. Just my thoughts.
>
> On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 7:51 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Can Librarians weigh in on whether or not you think Ellen Hopkins' books
>> are appropriate for middle school (6-8)? We have a fairly conservative
>> student population.
>>
>> I just would appreciate other people's opinions.
>>
>>
>> Thank you
>> Lori
>>
>> --
>> Lori McGreal
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Lincoln Hall Middle School
>> 6950 N. East Prairie Road
>> Lincolnwood, IL 60712
>> Phone: 847-745-3843
>> lmcgreal at sd74.org
>>
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>
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> Susan Yallaly
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