Charlene Dixon answers “Would this book be appropriate for a...”

Jennifer asked this question about The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1):

Would this book be appropriate for a middle schooler? Language? Sexuality?

Charlene Dixon This book needs to be with read to, with, and by middle school students. The book is authentic so it does contain some ugliness but if we filter it ou…moreThis book needs to be with read to, with, and by middle school students. The book is authentic so it does contain some ugliness but if we filter it out for our kids how will they recognize and challenge it when they see it real life. I am a teacher in lower Elementary who has previously worked with middle school students. I would have loved if this book existed when I worked with seventh graders who were dealing with the challenges in this book long before they made headlines.(less)

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