Exercises in Narcissism

latimes:

The landmark 1966 literary nonfiction book “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote may not make it onto a high school honors reading list in Glendale after obections were raised by a committee made up of school principals.
Meh. Seems either totally appropriate or totally inappropriate for Banned Books Week.
Photo: (left) An advanced placement language class taught by Glendale High School teacher Holly Ciotti discusses Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Credit: Raul Roa / Times Community News. (right) Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood.”

I almost love the juxtaposition. Almost. View Larger

latimes:

The landmark 1966 literary nonfiction book “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote may not make it onto a high school honors reading list in Glendale after obections were raised by a committee made up of school principals.

Meh. Seems either totally appropriate or totally inappropriate for Banned Books Week.

Photo: (left) An advanced placement language class taught by Glendale High School teacher Holly Ciotti discusses Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Credit: Raul Roa / Times Community News. (right) Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood.”

I almost love the juxtaposition. Almost.



  1. crackinharlem reblogged this from latimes
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  3. scarvesandfoxes reblogged this from fuckyeah-nerdery and added:
    I find it highly amusing that we worry about what teens can handle reading at school. These parents have never been on...
  4. lucyintheskywiithdiamonds reblogged this from manuhbananafish
  5. manuhbananafish reblogged this from latimes and added:
    THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING. gtfo glendale
  6. fuckyeah-nerdery reblogged this from vampishly and added:
    Oh, if some people had their way, you wouldn’t be able to get “objectionable” books anywhere, regardless of your age.
  7. marissagee reblogged this from latimes
  8. vampishly reblogged this from fuckyeah-nerdery and added:
    This is sooooooo stupid, it’s not as if they can’t easily borrow this book from the library or read it on the internet...
  9. clairevo reblogged this from latimes and added:
    So fantastic. One of my favorites. Kids should learn the consequences of having a home (possible break-ins, bloody...
  10. exercisesinnarcissism reblogged this from latimes and added:
    I almost love the juxtaposition. Almost.
  11. sardonic-siren reblogged this from fuckyeah-nerdery and added:
    *le sigh In Cold Blood is an absolutly astounding book. These are teenagers who are quickly becoming adults. These are...
  12. jonnycravat reblogged this from fuckyeah-nerdery and added:
    Not to mention, The Crucible is complete shit. I’m usually all about the classics, but holy fuck, did I make an...
  13. browneyedanachronism reblogged this from fuckyeah-nerdery
  14. sgray reblogged this from latimes and added:
    Well that is ridiculous, and on the week where we celebrate banned books!
  15. straymessages reblogged this from latimes and added:
    Uh why is it more okay to teach The Crucible? Not that I’m hatin’, just sayin’.
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  17. lalondes reblogged this from latimes and added:
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME
  18. agentstansfield reblogged this from latimes and added:
    Aren’t there worse things in the news daily than in this book? And why are people trying to coddle high schoolers? Why...
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