[ISLMA-Share] Challenged Book

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Hi Nancy,

    My first question would be what does she object to in the book. Does
she think the book is not appropriate for anyone at all or just her child?
When I have had parents object to a book, I have been lucky enough to be
able to talk to the parent about what their child can and cannot check out.

Kris Buican
Gemini JHS
Niles, IL 60714

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 11:23 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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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Kris Buican
*Library/Media Specialist*
*8955 N. Greenwood Ave*
*Gemini Junior High School*
*Niles, IL 60714*

Never judge a book by its movie.
*JW Eagan*

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