Link to October 26 Appleton Post-Crescent article, "Appleton school panel rejects parent's plea to ban novel, 'The Body of Christopher Creed'."
Excerpt: The advisory panel, which includes educators, students and community members, thought differently.
After listening to Hash and other presenters, and working through a checklist to determine whether the book fits the goals and objectives of the freshman curriculum, the panel recommended unanimously to School Supt. Lee Allinger that the book remain where it is.
Allinger, who attended Monday's session, said he will review the recommendation and let Hash know his decision soon.
Hash, who met with Allinger afterward, said she has not made up her mind whether to appeal because she isn't sure how "fruitful" that would be.
"It's one thing to satisfy the curriculum. It's another thing to think about how we want to satisfy the curriculum and that's one thing they didn't address. Is this the way we want to fulfill the curriculum? I don't think so."
Appleton East High School communication arts teacher Eric Ward, who has used the novel in class this year and last, provided the panel with a detailed account of how he connects the book and its real-life situations with the curriculum around the freshman theme emphasizing relationships and raising self-awareness through literature.
Related article:
Parent challenges uses of 'The Body of Christopher Creed' in freshman curriculum. (10/23/2010)
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