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Empower Your Child’s Reading with Informed Choice!
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 provides gives you the transparency you need into your child's library to guide your child’s literature choices. For just $10, we provide a customized library inventory report from your child's library matched against the 28,000+ reviews held within the National Book Rating Index (NBRI).
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 placed in your child’s 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 audit, 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.
Important Information for Parents: Verification is Key! Because library data varies, automated mismatches may occasionally occur. We encourage parents to use the National Book Rating Index directly to verify the specific title, author, and review details to determine what is appropriate for their family's values. This service is a tool for parents to lead their families. By restoring the "Informed Choice" model, you ensure that you remain the primary authority in your child’s education and upbringing.
Get your Flag & Notify Letter today and encourage a love of reading!
Syracuse High School - Parent Flag and Notify Letter
Ratings: Learn more about how ratings are standardized here.
0 All Ages
1 Juvenile Advisory
2 Youth Advisory
3 Youth Restricted
4 Adults Only
5 Deviant
Sensitive Content:
8 or .8 Removed* -- Removed by a school in the United States. This may be an elementary school. Check the information on the NBRI.
6 or .6 Challenged* -- Challenged in a school in the United States. This may be an elementary school. Check the information on the NBRI.
.5 - LGBTQ (May refer to secondary character mention or theme. Check reviews linked for more information.)
.3 - CRT (Stands for Critical Race Theory, which isn't technically taught in K-12, but is an acronym commonly used to designate racially divisive content.)
* 8 or 6 is used when there is no rating for the title. If there is a rating, then .8 or .6 is used.
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