tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post7079634615994222260..comments2023-09-08T09:24:38.306-06:00Comments on Susan Adrian: Banning me from the library...sectionSusan Adrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10730673696950405605noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-91096423105357510622009-01-13T12:23:00.000-07:002009-01-13T12:23:00.000-07:00That's the most asinine thing I've ever heard of. ...That's the most asinine thing I've ever heard of. And in a library, no less. Most of the librarians I know would cut off their right arms before they would start dictating who could read what.<BR/><BR/>Me, you couldn't keep me out of the YA section, ban or no.Gerbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073463561640650913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-84758087507367007372009-01-13T08:58:00.000-07:002009-01-13T08:58:00.000-07:00Thanks all for your comments! Adults reading YA so...Thanks all for your comments! Adults reading YA solidarity! *fist-bap*<BR/><BR/>I do think I'll go and talk to the librarians about my concerns. It just seems wrong.Susan Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730673696950405605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-84042603965144876642009-01-13T08:35:00.000-07:002009-01-13T08:35:00.000-07:00Way to go, you rebel you! Take back YA for all th...Way to go, you rebel you! Take back YA for all those adult readers!!Julie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992196892586756812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-74776946054462122282009-01-13T08:25:00.000-07:002009-01-13T08:25:00.000-07:00That is the creepiest thing I've ever heard of. We...That is the creepiest thing I've ever heard of. Weirdos ruining it for everyone else. As for the age limits, I was reading YA starting at the age of 8 and it's still my favourite genre - this is ageism! (And struggling adults-ism!) I think the bathroom idea is a good one, but, seriously, how large is the section anyway - can't the librarian *see* if a strange adult comes in and hangs around too long? Or if older kids are bullying younger ones?<BR/>I would pitch a tent too, or circulate fliers or something... But I'd better keep my nose out of it :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-67524377127723983652009-01-12T12:48:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:48:00.000-07:00Our library bans adults from the _bathrooms_ in th...Our library bans adults from the _bathrooms_ in the kids' (combo of children's and YA) section of the library. That I can see. But from the books? That's insane. Not only are there lots of adults who read YA novels, but children's/YA non-fiction can be great for learning the basics about just about anything.<BR/><BR/>Do they not realize their ban includes not only people who simply enjoy YA novels, but adults who struggle to read adult novels but can handle YA. My sister, who's 35 and dyslexic, reads a lot of YA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-21712911993857773302009-01-12T12:43:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:43:00.000-07:00That's nuts. My library has a 'teen zone' but the...That's nuts. My library has a 'teen zone' but there are no restrictions. I generally order my books through the online catalogue so they get pulled and are ready for me at the front desk (I even get a call when they're ready) - it's SO much more convenient than browsing.Joanne Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735440622911669055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-33034839385159845202009-01-12T12:31:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:31:00.000-07:00I'm with you. First of all, I love to read YA. Sec...I'm with you. First of all, I love to read YA. Second, the YA section is the best place for my 12.5 year old son to find the fantasy/sci-fi stuff he likes. I JUST got him to start looking past all the pink in the YA section of the bookstore; now somebody is telling me to keep him out? I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-25393062489109829082009-01-12T12:30:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:30:00.000-07:00Banned? From the YA section?I'm right there with y...Banned? From the YA section?<BR/><BR/>I'm right there with ya' -- hell I'd probably pitch a tent. (*sigh* that probably lumps me in the group they want to keep out)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772115162429818530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-51666581285201331192009-01-12T12:15:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:15:00.000-07:00Careful. I hear those Library police can be nasty....Careful. I hear those Library police can be nasty... {g}Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23749528.post-5136419804293287462009-01-12T12:09:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:09:00.000-07:00Oh! You MUST return, under cover of night if nece...Oh! You MUST return, under cover of night if necessary, and replace their sign with one that says, "Pedophiles of any age, and people with the stick shoved too far up there strictly prohibited."<BR/><BR/>Otherwise I suppose you could pull out the, "No of course I have no I.D.-- I'm twelve dude!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552074033087804381noreply@blogger.com