Sue Grise answers “Is there anything inappropriate for young...”

Sara asked this question about Hidden Figures:

Is there anything inappropriate for young readers in this book? My young DD is passionate about mathematics and is dying to read this book, and prefers to read the original versus the young readers version. She reads at a high school level. Thank you!

Sue Grise Let her read it! Don't give her the young readers version when she wants to read the real book. I do believe some things are inappropriate for kids re…moreLet her read it! Don't give her the young readers version when she wants to read the real book. I do believe some things are inappropriate for kids readers (although not in this book), and parents should (very occasionally) act as gatekeepers, but don't ever "dumb" something down if they're up for the challenge. I f something's a bit above their level, they'll learn; if it's a bit below, they'll grow bored.(less)

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Alexandra I feel the same way and I'm 70! It's always good to be challenged to understand new concepts ...more
Jul 26, 2017 10:06AM

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