From: Norma Jean <nsawicki>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:45:05 -0500

Monica brings up an interesting point; one that makes me curious so this comes in a form of a question and not a different opinion. As a publisher, I believed books such as Kara-Kara could be used as spring boards for adults to talk to kids about painful experiences that they may not have yet encountered but at some point, certainly would. Or, it could be experienced by a friend. I have not yet read the book ( ordered it) but I gather the illness takes place over a long period of time, and if that is so, it is to my way of thinking, another point to discuss. Unfortunately, we live in a society that has not accepted death as a natural part of the life cycle, nor do we see it as a process... a sometimes long process... that involves suffering, sorrow, courage, growth, etc., for everyone concerned. Do teachers/librarians believe that a discussion of this kind should take place at home, or is it a matter of the culture of the community and/or school? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Norma Jean
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