Kelly Whitaker 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).

Kelly Whitaker Nothing they don't already see and know. If they wanted to read it, I wouldn't stop them. However, I probably would not choose it for a class. Celebri…moreNothing they don't already see and know. If they wanted to read it, I wouldn't stop them. However, I probably would not choose it for a class. Celebrity antidotes are entertaining, but I wouldn't take advice from someone who can buy a house when he's having a hard day shooting a rom com.(less)

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