We understand that some parents object to sexual content in the book. We write to oppose efforts to remove Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson from Downingtown West High School’s ninth grade optional reading list. The Kids’ Right to Read Project sent this letter to the superintendent opposing efforts to remove Twisted from the school’s ninth grade optional reading list:ĭr. To read Laurie Halse Anderson’s response to the challenges against her books click here. Her novel Speak was challenged in a California high school in September 2009. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson is being challenged in Downingtown West High School in Downingtown, PA after one parent objected to sexual content in the book and it is not the only book by Laurie Halse Anderson to be challenged this month. Downingtown district followed policy in addressing the challenge to Twisted and is a model for how such incidents should be addressed.
Update: The Kids’ Right to Read Project is pleased to report that Twisted will not be removed from Downingtown West High School’s reading list after a decision was reached amicably through discussion between school officials and parents. for Teachers, Parents, and School Officials.
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