All parents want to encourage their children to read, but we have discovered that some books are too mature for children. The Parent Flag & Notify service gives you the transparency into your child's library so you can guide your child’s literature choices. For just $10, we provide a ready-to-use letter linked to a library inventory report created by running the child's library inventory report matched against the 28,000+  reviews held within the National Book Rating Index (NBRI). All matched titles are then tagged with a rating or a content flag.

 

Simply Print, Sign and Submit: 

• Print the ready-to-use letter.

• Enter your child’s name, grade and sign at the bottom.

• Check off the specific rating types (3, 4, 5) and sensitive content you wish to be notified about.

• Give the document to your school principal or librarian to be linked in your child’s library file.

 

Key Features

• The "Flag and Notify" Form: A formal request that the librarian pause the checkout of any flagged titles to allow for your parental review and consent.

• Library Request List (Optional): Along with your letter and link to rated inventory, you will receive an optional "Request List" of high-quality titles often missing from modern collections—including detransitioner stories and educational materials from outlets like PragerU—to suggest for your school's acquisition.

 

Verification is Key! Because library data varies, automated mismatches may occasionally occur. We encourage parents to use the National Book Rating Index directly to match the specific title and author, and then read the reviews to determine what is appropriate for their child. By establishing an "Informed Choice" model, parents ensure that they remain the primary authority in their child’s education and upbringing.

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Availability: Right now we have ready-to-use letters listed by school for parents that have already requested them.  If you do not see your school, you can purchase the GENERAL letter and email us the library inventory list to info@nationalbookratingindex.com.  We will then prepare it for you and you can write the URL into the letter. If you are a district and want to prepare these letters for parents in your district please view this product.

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Instructions for preparing a library list: 

For best matching, we recommend including at least the title, author and ISBN numbers.  In Destiny-Follett librarians can export a list for you by following these steps: Go to Reports-Library Reports-Title and copy list-Select by -TitlesShow Titles- All Titles--Output - choose Excel

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Get your Flag & Notify Letter today and encourage a love of reading!