Justin Klinger answers “Would this be appropriate for a high...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Later:

Would this be appropriate for a high school library where our students love Stephen King?

Justin Klinger The book has adult themes, but considering my library had books like It and The Stand in it, I wouldn't say it was as "adult" as either of those. But,…moreThe book has adult themes, but considering my library had books like It and The Stand in it, I wouldn't say it was as "adult" as either of those. But, I was raised in the 1980s and the 1990s, and we didn't worry quite so much about Dr. Seuss and the gender of a plastic potato.

If your library has room for "Flowers in the Attic" or the Bible, it has room for "Later." (less)

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Jan Thank you, Justin. I appreciate your response.
Mar 10, 2021 08:29AM · flag

Mia Chalmers ok, boomer
May 17, 2021 07:32AM · flag

Melinda I was raised in the eighties and I have always cared about racism and homophobia even though I wasn't personally affected by them. I also read Stephen ...more
Jun 25, 2021 04:13PM · flag

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