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Labeling YA books

November 2, 1999 - 12:00pm — Rochelle

Suzanne writes "A library trustee in Guilderland, NY, wants to put labels on YA novels that have "racy" content. He says he doesn't object to the descriptions of sex, just that books containing the descriptions are available to young teens.
If all these attempts at library labeling and restrictions continue and are successful, I envision future libraries being made up of lots of little rooms, each with a bouncer at the door. More from the
Times Union. =366220&category=REGION&newsdate=6/2/2005"

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November 3, 2005 - 5:48am — Anonymous Patron (not verified)

It seems to me

It seems to me that by labeling the books, you're basically telling teens, "Here's the good stuff!". Don't think teens wont be looking for that label.

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