Reply To: Should this book stay on the list?

This book should not only stay on the list, it should be required reading in every US high school, despite any language it might contain.  I can’t even remember any offensive language (other than the repeated use of the n word).  Probably because it was overshadowed by the amazingly horrific things happening to Melba and the other 8 students.  I had a vague sense of the initial difficulties, but no idea how the abuse continued unrelentingly day after day all year long.

As a teacher, I am beyond appalled and horrified at the way most teachers either ignored the abuse or perpetrated it themselves.  I cannot begin to understand how anyone responsible for students could do that.

As hard as it was to read, I am glad to have read this book.