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From: Steven Engelfried <sengelfried>
Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 17:57:34 -0700
Teens (and kids) are getting exposed to edgy topics every day in the form of movies, advertising, video games, tv shows, pop music, etc. Discussing these subjects with a parent or other adult is nice, but that's not always possible for everyone. The privacy and room for personal thought that books present is very valuable. I haven't read "Losing It," yet, but I feel safe in assuming that what Burgess has to say would be more valuable to my 15 year old boy than the messages he would get from a 50 Cent cd or "American Pie" movies. The "edginess" of American teen culture means that authors who are willing to take on controversial subject matter in thoughtful and creative ways are more needed than ever.
- Steven Engelfried, Head of Youth Services
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503R6%99
sengelfried at ci.beaverton.or.us
Received on Mon 05 May 2003 07:57:34 PM CDT
Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 17:57:34 -0700
Teens (and kids) are getting exposed to edgy topics every day in the form of movies, advertising, video games, tv shows, pop music, etc. Discussing these subjects with a parent or other adult is nice, but that's not always possible for everyone. The privacy and room for personal thought that books present is very valuable. I haven't read "Losing It," yet, but I feel safe in assuming that what Burgess has to say would be more valuable to my 15 year old boy than the messages he would get from a 50 Cent cd or "American Pie" movies. The "edginess" of American teen culture means that authors who are willing to take on controversial subject matter in thoughtful and creative ways are more needed than ever.
- Steven Engelfried, Head of Youth Services
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503R6%99
sengelfried at ci.beaverton.or.us
Received on Mon 05 May 2003 07:57:34 PM CDT
