ERIC Number: EJ783632
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jan
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A Battle Reconsidered: Second Thoughts on Book Censorship and Conservative Parents
Kauer, Suzanne M.
English Journal, v97 n3 p56-60 Jan 2008
Suzanne M. Kauer believes we must honor all voices in the discussion of what books students should read; she refuses to simplify the issue of censorship by dismissing the multifaceted concerns parents have for saying no to certain books. Kauer advocates doing more listening--asking parents questions to better understand their perspectives--and thinking about and articulating our reasons for what literature we deem important to teach. (Contains 1 note.)
Descriptors: Censorship, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Parent Grievances, Textbook Selection, Reading Material Selection, Advocacy, English Curriculum
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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