Holli 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).

Holli I really don’t know if kids ages 14-16 would want to read it. If they do, then they are probably the kind of kids that will do fine with it. I don’t t…moreI really don’t know if kids ages 14-16 would want to read it. If they do, then they are probably the kind of kids that will do fine with it. I don’t think it is a profound enough book that anyone would recommend to a teenager either. I was listening to it on audio while my 12 year old was in the car and we had some discussion about it, but she had no idea who he even is and didn’t really care. I always like to be able to have discussion starters with my kids and often books bring up those opportunities where you can look at someone else and “judge” the character and so it is a learning lesson and kids don’t have to get defensive of themselves.(less)

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