Re: [LM_NET] target: GR. 5 Bridge to Terabithia

[Liz Frame <fourefs@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

The Newbery award winners have often been "problematic" in recent years for many 
schools, parents, administrators, librarians, etc. We have only to look at last 
year's winner to be reminded that a winning book title does not mean that the book 
is "G" rated. If/when "Lucky" is made into a movie, and if it is true to the book, 
it will earn its PG or PG 13 rating for language alone. This is not my opinion; 
this is the FCC law and guidelines. Funny, as librarians we are not supposed to 
censor books, but the FCC has permission to censor even words!

Now to the problem at hand, consider looking at Kate diCamilo's award winners, Tale 
of Despereaux and Because of Winn-Dixie. Sigh . . . my favorite last year was a 
proud, vain little bunny and his adventures. I can't wait to see who wins this year!

Liz Frame
Librarian
San Antonio Christian Elementary School
fourefs@sbcglobal.net 


----- Original Message ----
From: Patrice Huckaby <patricehuckaby@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:06:52 PM
Subject: [LM_NET] target: GR. 5 Bridge to Terabithia

We have a 5th grade class reading this book and we have a parent who is upset 
because of language in it.  It has been quite a while since I have read the book 
myself.  Could someone suggest another book that we could substitute for this 
Newbery winner that would not have the profanity in BRIDGE.

I'd appreciate answers off the list and, in advance, I thank you.Patrice Huckaby, 
library media specialistSouth Central Elementary School LIBRARY6595 E. Highway 11 
SEElizabeth, Indiana 47117812-969-2973, x2510patricehuckaby@hotmail.com

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