Comments on: Banned Books Week Spotlight – Kaffir Boy

By: Devourer of Books » Banned Books Week Spotlight – The Handmaid’s Tale

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:04:01 +0000

[...] Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth’s Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa; The Grapes of Wrath [...]

By: Devourer of Books » Banned Books Week Spotlight – Lord of the Flies

Devourer of Books » Banned Books Week Spotlight – Lord of the Flies — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:59:54 +0000

[...] Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth’s Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa — The Grapes of Wrath — The Handmaid’s Tale — Native Son — To Kill a Mockingbird [...]

By: devourerofbooks

devourerofbooks — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:05:33 +0000

I personally think that most 15 year olds would be fine to read this book, I don’t think glossing over history does anybody any favors by the time a student is 15. However, I do support making parents away of potentially objectionable sections and allowing for alternative assignments (such as the edited version) for students for whom the book is not appropriate for one reason or another. As long as a parent is making the decision for their own child, and not forcing it on the class as a whole, I think that is just good parenting.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:58:01 +0000

Kaffir Boy (the unedited version) is required reading for my 15 year old daughter who attends public high school in Sacramento, CA.(C.K. McClatchy High). When I would ask about the book she would say “It gives me nightmares.” I supported the topic and encouraged her to keep reading and taking notes (also required). Now, after having read it myself, I’m certain there should have been a disclaimer about the graphic sexual content outlined in the child prostitution section. 15 year olds shouldn’t be required to read that to understand the horrors of Apartheid. The unedited version is more suitable for an adult.

By: marchelle baptiste

marchelle baptiste — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:43:04 +0000

i am a psychology major student, studing at the Dominica State College in the Commonwealth of Dominica. This book was given as an assignment and after reading it i was touched, disturbed,happy and angry all at once. This is a must read for all who thirst for stories about people who fight the good fight, who hang on to their dreams no matter what the circumstance, and who inspire others and show proof that faith, hard work and dedication can really move mountains. Myrespect,gratitude and deep appreciation goes out to Mark Mathebane

By: In Praise of Banned Books, day 8: Fahrenheit 451 « The Book Lady’s Blog

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:50:08 +0000

[...] of Books has also done daily spotlights. Check these out: Kaffir Boy—The Grapes of Wrath—The Handmaid’s Tale—Native Son–In Cold Blood–To Kill a [...]

By: In Praise of Banned Books, day 7: It’s Perfectly Normal « The Book Lady’s Blog

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:02:34 +0000

[...] of Books is also doing daily spotlights. Check these out: Kaffir Boy—The Grapes of Wrath—The Handmaid’s Tale—Native Son–In Cold Blood–To Kill a [...]

By: Devourer of Books » Blog Archive » Banned Books Week Spotlight - To Kill a Mockingbird

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:02:29 +0000

[...] Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth’s Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa — The Grapes of Wrath — The Handmaid’s Tale — Native Son — In Cold Blood [...]

By: In Praise of Banned Books, day 6: The Bluest Eye « The Book Lady’s Blog

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:09:56 +0000

[...] of Books is also doing daily features: See these: Kaffir Boy—The Grapes of Wrath—The Handmaid’s Tale—Native Son–In Cold Blood Possibly related [...]

By: Devourer of Books » Blog Archive » Banned Books Week Spotlight - In Cold Blood

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:04:31 +0000

[...] Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth’s Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa — The Grapes of Wrath — The Handmaid’s Tale — Native Son [...]