Comments on: Book Challenges Made Visible: Scars by Cheryl Rainfield challenged in Tn

By: Marissa

Marissa — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:13:06 +0000

Yes, thank you Diane for sharing this news and being so passionate about the book — and as Cheryl said, explaining the procedure.

By: Diane Chen

Diane Chen — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:46:04 +0000

Hey Dan,
Does A book challenge result in improved sales? I think that’s a great question to ask. Would a publisher want a book to be challenged in hopes that it will improve sales? I don’t really think so. But, there are many publishers that read this blog so let’s see if any of them respond. Would a publisher and the author want the publicity of a challenge? Does a challenge cause some libraries to NOT purchase the book in case it will be challenged with them? Does a challenge bring the title to more audiences so the book is purchased by a better match? Does a challenge statistically and financially help sales?
What about the emotional impact on the author?

By: SafeLibraries

SafeLibraries — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:18:46 +0000

“A book challenge is painful for the author….” I thought a book challenge results in improved sales for the author’s work. No?

By: Amy Bowllan

Amy Bowllan — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:10:04 +0000

Wondering if my comment went through????

By: Amy Bowllan

Amy Bowllan — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:18:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing this, Diane, and for pushing out the ‘elephant’ in the room.

By: Cheryl Rainfield

Cheryl Rainfield — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:43:44 +0000

Diane–WOW. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, passionate response to the challenge of Scars! I so very much appreciate your voice and what you said. And it’s really good to hear that the procedure for dealing with challenges in libraries usually works. I know librarians are incredible advocates. And I know I want books teens need to keep reaching them. Diane–thank you so very, very much.