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My initial reaction would be that you are a library, not a bookstore. Of course you could always sell her the book and use the money to buy another copy if you think it should be in your collection according to your collection development policy and it passes your school’s prescribed due process when she presses her challenge.

Michael Dorsam
Teacher/Librarian
Boiler Media
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Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
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Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 937-3707, ext. 6063 or 6061
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I am interested in how others handle challenged books.  I have a parent who is adamant about purchasing the book to get it off the shelf.  I gave her a copy of our collection development policy which calls for a committee to review the book and then make a determination.  It does not specify anywhere that the parent can purchase the book if they don't like the contents.  For now, I have taken the book off the shelf.  In the last year, her child has brought home books about zombies, vampires, and other weird happenings and she hasn't said a word.  I just wonder if she didn't see those books, but saw this one on witches and reacted.  Any thoughts?
Nancy Genteman
Highland CUSD#5
Highland, IL

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