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Ready player one

There is a good amount of foul language and violence.  I do have it on my
shelf (6-8) but I have found that many of my middle schooler don't finish
the book as they don't understand all the 80's references. I would agree
with the 13+ idea.  The movie is rated PG -13.

Catie Magierski
Bryan Middle School
Elmhurst, IL

On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 9:57 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

>
> Since I work in a conservative community, due its content, I treat "Ready
> Player One" as a PG-13 book.  If a 6th grader wants the book, I check with
> the parent first to ensure it's alright. If it's a 7th or 8th grader, I let
> them check out the book.
>
>  I understand the ALA's position on censorship; however, the state and
> federal courts have never come to an agreement on middle school students'
> constitutional rights.  The courts have been very clear on the rights of
> high school students being able to read what they want.
> [Tinker v Des Moines]
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 8:03 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Happy Friday!
>>
>> With the movie “Ready Player One” coming out, I’ve had some of my 7th and
>> 8th grade students asking for the book. It’s listed as “adult” in reviews.
>> I have not yet read it. If you have read it, do you think it is an
>> appropriate book for 7th and 8th grade students?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Patti Fleser
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Deer Path Middle School
>> Lake Forest, IL
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>>
>> Past President, Illinois School Library Media Association
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