Marianne Ashby 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).

Marianne Ashby no way objectionable. The language is my only hesitation. But I would still encourage my teenage son to read it, especially if he is interested. McCon…moreno way objectionable. The language is my only hesitation. But I would still encourage my teenage son to read it, especially if he is interested. McConaughey didn't glorify anything immoral. He discussed how he learned from his life experiences, both the gifts and privileges, the things he worked hard at, and the crap that got thrown at him. In a literary world where so much YA is fantasy and coming-of-age morality messes, MM gives a heartfelt and real look at life with values like gratitude, love, perseverance, giving back, grace. If I were a librarian, I would buy a few copies and put it on a display -- esp in Texas.
**Disclaimer -- lifelong MM fan. View is definitely biased(less)

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