Noon: Books Banned By CDA Schools

Arpie: I don’t know any of the books on the not approved list well enough to comment. The approved list is good though . I’m reading Bud, not Buddy to my third graders now. It would be a great book for a middle school of low readers. Captivating story, engaging characters, great writing. Lots to discuss- the depression, race relations, I’m glad to see it on the list.

• Not Approved: “The Great Santini” by Pat Conroy, “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou, and “Stoner and Spaz” by Ron Koertge.

Question: Have you read any of the books on the “not approved” list? Would you recommend it/them to a friend?