[CALIBK12] Collection development and GN After School Nightmare

[Randy de Jong]

My point is simple: You need to be aware of your community and decide if the battle may be worth fighting. As a wise instructor once told me, (and I am reaching into my old memory cells) do the sex scenes add to the literary quality. I am very conservative, but don't automatically ignore titles just because someone tells me I must. I read the Pullman Dark Materials Trilogy just to see what I needed to know in order to make an informed decision. I highly recommend it, but often add a comment if needed for certain patrons. In my area, and with my administration, any graphic nudity would be a red flag. I won't fight that battle unless there is remarkable literary merit. Know your people and you will do pretty well.

Randy de Jong
Teacher Librarian
South High School
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
jdejong at bak.rr.com
661-679-4022
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