Reply #8: I can't wait to read it

[Neurotica]

I've ordered the book from Amazon since it's out of stock everywhere (wonder why?!).

My kids are excited to hear the story too.

We've talked a lot about censorship in the past week, something they're already acquainted with because of a related controversy several years ago.

I used this opportunity to pull up the ALA list of the 100 most challenged books (1990-2000). I shared some of the titles that they would know. So many of their favorites were on the list -- they couldn't believe it.

I also used this opportunity to talk about the fact that there are all kinds of families. This concept does not confuse or upset young people, in contrast to what extreme right groups say. Children understand that having a loving family is the most important thing, not how that family is structured.

My younger son wants to have a rally in support of "Tango!"