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​**Spoiler alert** Stop reading now if you have concerns about me ruining
the story.

I have read the book several times. The concern for middle school is
primarily a BRIEF description of how one might purchase a large doll as a
masturbational accessory. When the book first was published, there may have
been concern that one of the characters is gay, but I think that is no
longer something even conservative communities try to shield their middle
schoolers from.​ Other than that, it's just super long, but the ones who
make it through love it.

Leah Krippner
Librarian, Harlem High School
I am currently reading *Dotmeme* by Mike A. Lancaster

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:
>
>> 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
>> 847-604-7433 <(847)%20604-7433>
>> @DPM_Library
>>
>> Past President, Illinois School Library Media Association
>>
>> "...a library is more than a collection of dusty old books. It is a place
>> to learn, explore, and grow!” *Escape from Mr. Lemoncello**’s Library*
>>
>>
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