Author pleased after Sask. school drops book ban
TOM HAWTHORN
November 15, 2007
Victoria -- A children's author is delighted that a Saskatchewan elementary school has reversed a decision to ban one of her books.
Nikki Tate had protested against a decision by the librarian at Elizabeth Elementary in Kindersley to bar Trouble on Tarragon Island, a novel for readers aged 8-13. The librarian had complained to the publisher about inappropriate scenes of bullying, one of which included the use of the word "bazoongas" to describe part of the female anatomy.
Ms. Tate's book has been nominated for a Diamond Willow Award, a prestigious prize voted on by young readers.
The book's publisher, Sono Nis Press of Winlaw, B.C., will continue to honour its offer of a free copy to every elementary pupil in Kindersley who requests one. The offer was made last week as a protest against the ban.
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