Misty 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).

Misty Nope! I would in no way recommend this to anyone under age 18, but I would even hesitate recommending to anyone. Though there were parts that I found …moreNope! I would in no way recommend this to anyone under age 18, but I would even hesitate recommending to anyone. Though there were parts that I found very interesting and enjoyable to read, there was a lot of strong profanity. I can take the f-word a few times, but it is used throughout the entire book. Premarital sex, drug use, promoting hedonistic living, lying, domestic violence. The idea that the bad things you do are only bad if you get caught. There is so much literature out there that is wholesome that teaches great life lessons without all of the profanity and depravity.(less)

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