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Banned Books Week 2011

Banned Books Week 2011. Choosing Appropriate Books. The idea of “Appropriate”. What does appropriate mean? Compatable , fitting, suitable Opposite →inappropriate Is appropriate the same for everyone? Can something change from inappropriate to appropriate?

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Banned Books Week 2011

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  1. Banned Books Week 2011 Choosing Appropriate Books

  2. The idea of “Appropriate” • What does appropriate mean? • Compatable, fitting, suitable • Opposite →inappropriate • Is appropriate the same for everyone? • Can something change from inappropriate to appropriate? • How can books/movies be appropriate or inappropriate?

  3. Appropriate and the Library • How can books, magazines or movies be appropriate or inappropriate? • Reading level (books) • Educational use • Content

  4. Writing Prompt In your Thinker’s Notebooks, please respond to the following prompt: Have you ever started to read a book or watch a movie and realized it was not appropriate for you? Why was it inappropriate? What did you do? Explain your answer with details

  5. Banned Books Week • What happens when a book is inappropriate? • Challenged ↠ replaced • Banned ↠ removed • Rights in the library (Library Bill of Rights) • Use of materials • Access to information • Choose

  6. Choosing books for the library Books are purchased for the Timberwolf library based on: • Budget • Age level served • Reading level • Content • Patron interest • Educational needs

  7. Banned Books Week and You • What is appropriate for one student may not be appropriate for another. How do you decide? • Guidance from • Parents • Teachers • Librarian • If in doubt… ASK!

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