Wil 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).

Wil A Emerson I may be an 'old fashioned' mother...but to me, it's an open book door. One that promotes 'do anything, what the hell'. It's all about risky behavior …moreI may be an 'old fashioned' mother...but to me, it's an open book door. One that promotes 'do anything, what the hell'. It's all about risky behavior and doesn't present what happens to those that don't walk away from 'adventurous' behavior. Nor does McConaughey present the facts about cost, who pays for his quests to do whatever the hell he wants. It totally glamorizes that hollywood craziness that anything goes. From wet dreams in broad detail to multiple flings (he has the grace not to tell names) and just overall reckless behavior. This is not what I want our young kids to fantasize over. The heroes are those who really contribute. Entertainment is fun. Life is hard work. Respect comes from dealing with real life. I say no to teenage encouragement on this book. The reviews, in my humble opinion, often support these far left, what the hell views. The authors say kids can learn from him....he sure doesn't say enough about how to get your life together. He makes it sound like his is just magic....and then he met a gal and had three kids. Magic?
Common hollywood bluster.(less)

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