California school district bans 'The Fault In Our Stars'

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California School District Bans 'The Fault In Our Stars'
California School District Bans 'The Fault In Our Stars'


'The Fault In Our Stars' was one of the most profitable films of the year. But one California school didn't find the story suitable for students.

The movie is based off John Green's novel about a love story involving terminally ill teens. But as touching as the story is, the Riverside School District says its sexual content is too graphic for middle schoolers. A committee voted to pull the novel from schools after one parent voiced concern over the sexual content and crude language.

Karen Krueger told The Press Enterprise she didn't want to come off as prude, but she, quote, "just didn't think it was appropriate for an 11-, 12-, 13-year-old to read." She said she was "really shocked it was in a middle school."

Some committee members agreed, but others said the book gave students a rare look into what young cancer patients go through.

But what does John Green think about this? He has mixed feelings.

A Tumblr user brought the school's decision to his attention and this was his response:

"I am happy because apparently young people in Riverside, California will never witness or experience mortality since they won't be reading my book, which is great for them.

But I am also sad because I was really hoping I would be able to introduce the idea that human beings die to the children of Riverside, California and thereby crush their dreams of immortality."

The school district decided the book will still be allowed at its high schools.
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