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Parents, former students testify the book resonates with Seaside students
Summary
Several parents and a former student told the committee the book’s local themes and narrative voice make it appropriate for freshmen and useful for classroom discussion; one member urged challengers to read the entire book first.
Community members including parents and a former student told the committee the book reflects local experiences and engages students. "I think the language is appropriate," one parent said, arguing the book’s depiction of tribal identity and hardships is relevant to students in the area.
A former student, Dakota Young, and other parents endorsed the book’s ability to prompt challenging but important conversations at home and in class. Several speakers urged that challengers read or listen to the entire book to understand context before asking for removal.
