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Saffryn
The author is writing about experiences that occurred throughout her then-21 years of experience. I believe it to be appropriate for a high school library, not because they may find the trauma, raw sexuality, and stark feminism shocking...but because they may find it FAMILIAR.
This book is about acknowledging the hurt done to us by ourselves and others, and how to go about healing those hurts. I don't believe that is something that should be censored.
This book is about acknowledging the hurt done to us by ourselves and others, and how to go about healing those hurts. I don't believe that is something that should be censored.
Ken Stampe
This book was recommended to me by a High School student who is a sophomore. While some content may be adult, it isn't more adult than books already in the library. I would fight strongly for this title to be in my school's library.
Grace Fullerton
As a 19 year old survivor of 10 years of rape and sexual abuse, I would have praised the Lord to have found this in my high school library and I knew many other girls who would have done the same.
High school students are at very high risk for issues of rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.
1 in 5 high school girls say they’ve been sexually assaulted at school
1 in 8 high school girls says she's been raped
http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/sh...
And as we know, in lower income communities the problem is even worse. What better way to help those students than to have a book like this on the shelf?
High school students are at very high risk for issues of rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.
1 in 5 high school girls say they’ve been sexually assaulted at school
1 in 8 high school girls says she's been raped
http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/sh...
And as we know, in lower income communities the problem is even worse. What better way to help those students than to have a book like this on the shelf?
Samantha McLaughlin
There is traumatic content (e.g. rape and domestic altercations), as well as a strong focus on romantic relationships. Expect sexual and erotic language to describe very intimate moments between a couple. I recommend 18+, so a mature high school senior or a college freshman. The book is a beautiful story meant to be understood on a complex, emotional level.
Emily Vander Ark
I have worked in a public library, and I believe parents would complain if their child brought this book home.
Lex Poot
My 15 year old daughter read the book and was deeply moved by it. I realize that it has some shocking content but in real life they are confronted with this reality as well. I think it makes them better understand the hurt people can go through.
Alissa
As a current high school senior I believe that it is important for all to be exposed to such strong, influential literature. It is a valid representation of the world we live in and should not be censored from those about to enter the adult world themselves.
Sharanja
It's age appropriate for high schoolers.
Madison
High school ladies (like myself) should be required to read this book.
Carolyn Mains
My 14 year old freshman asked for this for Christmas. But after I read it decided the content was too mature for her. While I'm sure she is exposed to this type of content through other means, I felt it necessary that it not come from me.
B_blove
You will have angry parents if this is in your library.
Ben
I had a student request it for a reading prize. I had the parent provide me with their permission before ordering and awarding it to the student.
Kelly
I had to get a second copy for my high school library ~ it is always checked out and being requested by the students.
Mary Caliendo
I agree I think High School is an appropriate age.
Mehak S
Definitely not too old for high school students.
Kiran
I bought for my daughter because she was asking for this. But the first day when I read I was so disappointed because they should have written the preferred age like my daughter is 12+ and she listen from her friends. Now I’m going to return this book because I think this book should not be keep in home. In my opinion the book is great but for 21+ can read this. I like the author idea but again it’s not for under 20.
Emma Chiu
I understand why you would need to question this books appropriateness, however let's not kid ourselves into believing that high school students do not experience things like sexuality and sexual assault. I think it's important to allow them to experience a real person's perspective on these topics, in a healthy and tasteful manner.
Willa Taylor
In my personal opinion, high schoolers would enjoy it a lot. However, there is sexual content so some parents might complain depending on the school.
Christoph
I would say it is appropriate for high schoolers.
Melissa
NO. I shared some of the 'poems' and images with adult friends and they were shocked by them and wouldn't read them. There are multiple pictures of nudity, sex, oral sex suggestion, fingering, and the poems are very sexual. Mentioning of moaning, thrusting, sex, being inside, and so on. Milk and Honey is her breast and vaginal juices. There is a poem that shows a hand getting ready to finger someone and there is 'honey' dripping down the fingers and she talks about how they went into and there was no honey.
This book is just twitter thoughts broken up in poetry spacing, filled with a adult erotic Sheldon Silverstein style minimalism, and just enough pretension that certain sheep are going to love it.
Our daughter is 14 and was shocked that the school would encourage students to read it. I shared in publicly and so so so many parents have been upset.
This book is just twitter thoughts broken up in poetry spacing, filled with a adult erotic Sheldon Silverstein style minimalism, and just enough pretension that certain sheep are going to love it.
Our daughter is 14 and was shocked that the school would encourage students to read it. I shared in publicly and so so so many parents have been upset.
Mariam
I had a few friends read this in middle school and while I see why people think it's horrific that a child can read this, I think it's horrific that you keep it from your child. I grew up in a very censored household, where if the mail even had the word 'sexy' on it, it would go in the trash, despite the 25% off coupon. Growing up like that is toxic and while these topics might make you feel uncomfortable, trust me, it is much more uncomfortable to stay uneducated. It would be better to have a disclaimer so no one opens the book with a different assumption of the contents in it, but definitely keep it in your library
Taelyr Guidinger
This book explains the emotions and feelings of someone who has truly been hurt by men and i feel that high school/ middle school students could benefit from this. It gives the most truest form of love, and all young adults should have the opportunity to learn and see this journey.
F
The main thing you should worry about is that this is an inappropriate representation of decent poetry. Regardless of age, it's just flat out bad. If you're any sort of librarian please find anything else to recommend.
Abdul Salam
i think its a great book that discusses a lot of things that the mainstream media doesnt want to talk about. of course there is a lot of sexual content in the book but i think 13 year olds would really enjoy this book. im 13 and i realised a lot of things from that book. even though there are illustrations that are well, quite inappropriate but it opens up our imagination. sex is a normal subject to talk about and i think there are a lot og books in the library that has sexual content so just chill out.
Findlay
I'm not even in highschool and I read it, it was lovely.
Kayme Marcelino
High school sounds just about right.
Angela
I’m gonna have to say definitely not appropriate for anyone who is younger than 18. It should be for the parents to decide appropriate reading material for their children, not the school. It’s been pushed to normalize sexuality at such a young age and reading about these situations won’t help children, yes children understand sex better. As a parent I would be upset if her school allowed her to check this book out. I talk to her about consent, sex, etc.
Jen Sangiovanni
I definitely think some parents would be upset, but I would definitely say this is age appropriate for high schoolers. I also read books like go ask alice, and white oleander when i was 14... Milk and honey is pretty tame in comparison if you ask me.
Malory Weston
yall need to chill out and grow tf up. i read this book when i was thirteen. and i loved it. it taught me soo much. its not too “inappropriate” just let ur kid read it damn
Sunil
No, both kids and adults need to stay away from this abomination. It is the tiktok of literature.
Kiara Davis
I think for ages 13 -19
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