No one has to read a book simply because it’s on the library shelf. While no book is appropriate for all readers, the decision to read a book should be made by students, guided by the values embraced by their own families. Moreover, efforts by the Alley Cat Players to stimulate discussion about Just Listen take advantage of this interest and help make reading the book a valuable learning experience. Just Listen is clearly exciting young readers in the community the school should encourage this impulse to read and keep the book in school libraries throughout the county. The book is recommended as part of the Florida Teens Read list and is reportedly popular among students.

Just Listen is a work of fiction written for teens that addresses real-life issues like rape, eating disorders, and alcohol use that students often confront. Without questioning the sincerity of those parents, their views are not shared by all, and they have no right to tell other people what their children may read. While many parents support the book, some have objected to its sexual themes and language. We urge Hillsborough County school officials and Armwood High School book review committee members to stand by First Amendment principles and keep the book, Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, in school libraries. Objecting to sexual themes and language in the book, some parents challenged Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, requesting that it be removed from the library at Armwood High School in Tampa, FL.īelow is NCAC’s Letter to the Tampa Tribune. UPDATE: Just Listen approved by review committee (1/10/08) for Teachers, Parents, and School Officials.Resources for Authors of Banned and Challenged Books.

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