Champaign school board votes against use of 'Kite Runner'
By Jodi Heckel
Tuesday October 28, 2008
CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign school board reversed a committee recommendation Monday night and ruled that the novel "The Kite Runner" will no longer be used for a sophomore honors English class.
Several board members said they agreed with a parent who objected to use of the book on the grounds that it was not appropriate for 14- or 15-year-olds.
The vote was 5-2, with board members Sue Grey, Nathaniel Banks, Kristine Chalifoux, Scott McAdam and Dave Tomlinson voting not to use the book, and Greg Novak and Arlene Blank voting for it.
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