Rick answers “I'm a public school librarian on a 9th and...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Greenlights:

I'm a public school librarian on a 9th and 10th grade campus (ages 14-16)...in Texas...and I'm getting lots of requests for this book. Is there anything that stands out that would make it objectionable for that audience? Note: some foul language would not necessarily exclude it, but it would if it were too much or just done for shock value (the reviews don't seem to mention any overly salacious content).

Rick Besides what has already been mentioned, there are some very candid references to masturbation. However, there are also some excellent life lessons he…moreBesides what has already been mentioned, there are some very candid references to masturbation. However, there are also some excellent life lessons here and a fair amount of wisdom imparted. I think that age group would appreciate the candor and "edginess" of it so long as it's okay with their parents.(less)

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P Masturbation? I just wonder why anyone writing an autobiography would think their masturbatory habits would add any value to the story. There are cert ...more
Dec 08, 2020 11:19AM

Chris Lee-Francis He probably wasn't writing with your sensibilities in mind ...more
Jul 29, 2021 03:32AM

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