“The Giver” Stays on Reading Lists
Lois Lowry’s The Giver will stay on eighth grade reading lists in Blue Springs, Missouri (Link might require registration). The school board voted six to nothing to keep the book on the lists. Parents who objected to the book say it’s “lewd,” “twisted,” and “extremely violent.” Did you have to read this book in school? What do you think?
I haven’t used this book in class (I teach 3rd grade) but I would definitely want to if I had older students. My opinion is that most people who object to it have not read it or aren’t considering the greater themes.
Comment by Matt — February 3, 2008 @ 4:16 am