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To: Pennridge School Board
Reverse the Pennridge School District Ban of Perks of Being a Wallflower
The residents of our community ask that the Pennridge School District:
- Immediately reinstate "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" to Pennridge High School’s library shelves
- Commit to transparency in all decisions affecting our students' education.
By signing this petition, you defend our students' First Amendment rights, their freedom to read, and their access to diverse, thought-provoking literature. Stand with us to protect the integrity of our school libraries and our children's education.
Why is this important?
In 2022, this critically acclaimed novel disappeared from our school library shelves during a controversial book banning campaign initiated by Pennridge School Board directors. It was one of 22 titles removed without any formal challenge, community input, or transparency.
This beloved novel has resonated with readers for over two decades, addressing crucial themes relevant to high school students' lives and experiences. By removing access to this book, we are denying our students valuable literary perspectives.
This beloved novel has resonated with readers for over two decades, addressing crucial themes relevant to high school students' lives and experiences. By removing access to this book, we are denying our students valuable literary perspectives.
The district's current requirement for a review committee assessment before returning the book to shelves is an unnecessary obstacle, given the improper (and arguably illegal) nature of the original removal campaign.