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Aleap asked this question about I'll Give You the Sun:
Would this title be acceptable to recommend to middle schoolers or is this intended for older young adults?
Leeann I am NOT at ALL into censoring the books that my students read, but I teach 6th and 7th grade English. . . .and I think that this one is a book I will…moreI am NOT at ALL into censoring the books that my students read, but I teach 6th and 7th grade English. . . .and I think that this one is a book I will put on my Upper School bookshelf.

There are VERY few that I would withhold, but I just don't know if the 6th graders are ready for the rawness and passion of this story. There are, no doubt, kids who are ready to experience this, but there are more who would not be.

This is a BEAUTIFUL story, and I would rather put it in the hands of someone who is open to every word. A few more years will make all the difference. (less)
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