Appalling Books in Arlington ISD School Libraries (yes, even in elementary school libraries)

Again, I can't warn you enough about the disturbing and graphic content in these books. Read the scanned pages with extreme caution.

Running With Scissors is listed in Arlington ISD's own online library catalogs as being "available" to students at Arlington High School and Seguin High school.

p 104

p 116

p 117

p 118

p 119

pp 240-246

pp 350-352

Juliet Takes a Breath is available in English and Spanish. I only have scanned pages from the English version of the book.

This is the VERY GRAPHIC graphic novel version of the book Juliet Takes a Breath.

Girl Made of Stars is available in English and Spanish, however I only have scanned pages from the English version.

The next scanned pages focus on the language in this book:

There are 21 volumes of Assassination Classroom. Every single volume is in at least one school library in Arlington ISD.

p 256

p 272

p 300

p 316

p 353

p 25

p 45

p 55

p 89

p 92

p 95

p 113

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You might be surprised at what is available to kids in elementary libraries in Arlington ISD, and this may not be all of the schools these books are found in.

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These are just SOME of the books in Arlington ISD's elementary, junior high, and high school libraries. Keep in mind that these books may be found in other schools in the district in addition to the ones shown here. Also, remember that this is the end of the year and students are turning books in, so don't think that these books aren't being checked out very much. Teachers can also check out books to read and discuss with their classes.

What are school libraries going to order for the next school year? Get informed and get involved!