Oregon school district might remove Sherman Alexie's book

Tuesday, February 4, 2014  

A public school district in Oregon might remove an award-winning yet controversial Sherman Alexie book from the reading list.

Parents have complained about the The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. They say they are uncomfortable with some of the language and some of the topics addressed.

The Sweet Home School Board will make a decision whether to remove the book from junior high classrooms next week, Northwest News Network reported.

Get the Story:
Oregon School District Considers Ban On Sherman Alexie Novel (Northwest News Network 2/3)
Sweet Home parents protest 'Part-Time Indian' (The Albany Democrat-Herald 1/31)

Adrian Jawort: Racism behind criticism of Sherman Alexie book (11/15)
Indian students oppose removal of Sherman Alexie's book (11/13)