Gemini Middle School assignment has parents discussing what’s appropriate at what age

A social media post about a book at Gemini Middle School in Niles has generated a wide variety of opinions on what’s appropriate for adolescents to read at what age, but a spokesperson for East Maine School District 63 said that no teacher ever assigned the book in question.

Last week, an anonymous person posted on a private Niles-area Facebook group, “These are pages from a book that was offered/ given to 7th grade students at Gemini Middle School. I have a question for the group. Is this acceptable material for middle schoolers to read?”The post included a cropped review of the book, “Rani Patel in Full Effect,” by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that rates content on its suitability for children at various ages as well as its quality.

One commenter said, “If you find it unacceptable for your seventh grader, then explain to your child why you think they should not be reading it and help them choose another book. Maybe let them know when you think they should read it. Other parents can do the same. You can expect other families to have similar and different opinions than yours.”Yet another wrote, “The written word should be available for all.

Bishop sent the following statement from District 63 Superintendent Dr. Shawn Schleizer, but the district did not respond to the Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press’ requests for an interview with an administrator. Here is the statement:

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