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Meade, Jeff – Teacher, 1990
The selection of an elementary-level reading series in a small California town caused a divisive backlash from some parents who are claiming their rights to supervise their children's reading material. The controversy is reported through excerpts from interviews with representatives from both sides of the issue. (JD)
Descriptors: Censorship, Childrens Literature, Conservatism, Controversial Issues (Course Content)