[aisle] Rating systems for books

[Confer, MaryAnne]

If you or your district have a collection development policy, that is what
I would share. Not some rating system of "appropriateness"  from another
source. Also, books that are on state-wide recommendation lists would also
be a good place to look for "appropriateness" or "ratings"

On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 8:29 AM Carol Naughton via AISLE <
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> If they are looking for appropriateness ratings, you can find some titles
> in Common Sense Media. That said, if you bring it up, you may want to
> stress that this rating system is for parents.
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>> Hello my friends,
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>> And so it begins.  I received my first parent email asking if we had
>> "some of these books."  They also asked if we use a rating system for books
>> like movies.  My admin also asked this question.  Have you had this
>> question before?  How did you respond?
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>> I've never heard of a rating system for books beyond the basic use of
>> grade levels or age range.  Have I been missing something?
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>> Thank you,
>> Dawn
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