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Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award — Content Guide for Parents

By John BankstonMitchell Lane Publishers2003ISBN 978158415182148 pages
Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Profiles high school librarian Michael L. Printz, whose efforts in championing authors and their books led to the creation of the Michael L. Printz Award to honor excellence in young adult literature.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the life and contributions of Michael L. Printz as a librarian and the establishment of the Printz Award, without any depiction of physical violence. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is informative and focuses on the achievements of Michael L. Printz, making it appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have violence?

    Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the life and contributions of Michael L. Printz as a librarian and the establishment of the Printz Award, without any depiction of physical violence.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is informative and focuses on the achievements of Michael L. Printz, making it appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention the author's profile of Michael L. Printz and the award's history, but do not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The content centers on the life of Michael L. Printz and the history of the award, without addressing issues of race or racism.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The content is aimed at an elementary to intermediate reading level, which typically avoids strong language.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative is focused on the history and significance of the Michael L. Printz Award, with no mention of environmental issues.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or discussions related to sexuality within the narrative.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss, promote, or critique gender roles. It profiles Michael L. Printz's contributions to literature without focusing on gender dynamics.

  • Does Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results reference the Michael L. Printz Award, which recognizes excellence in young adult literature, but do not indicate any specific LGBTQ+ content in the book itself.