Research Your School Library
Find out what books are available to your child so you can make informed decisions about your child's education.
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You can review SUSD library book purchases here.
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Review your student's library book check-out history here.
HOW TO: Search the Scottsdale Unified libraries online database of titles:
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Visit susd.org or follet.susd.org
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Select a school
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Login using your student's gapps account
IN-ROOM
LIBRARIES
Some teachers may maintain libraries in their classrooms. Books included in classrooms may not be included in the searchable library database. If you're concerned about items made available to your student, contact the teacher or principal to request a review or classroom tour for more information.
Books Discovered in SUSD Libraries
Below are a few books available in the Scottsdale Unified School District libraries that some may find problematic for their children due to sexual or mature content. With knowledge, each parent can make informed decisions about what is right for their child.
Desert Mountain High School
Milk and Honey
Read this blog for an overview of this book. Includes graphic images.
Coronado High School
Like a Love Story
This book promotes viewing pornography as a minor and explicitly sexual content.
All SUSD High School Libraries
Identical
Features explicit sexual activities, child molestation, self-harm and suicidal intentions.
AZ LAW UPDATE:
Know Your Rights
Arizona State Statue 15-721 & 15-722
School districts must: Make available on the school district's website for review by the public a list of all books and materials purchased after January 1, 2023, for any of the district's school libraries for a period of at least sixty days after the purchase.
Additionally, A.R.S. 15-120.03 states: "a public school in this state may not refer students to or use any sexually explicit material in any manner."
Book Opt-Out
Scottsdale Unified now has a color-coded book system thanks to new procedures implemented by a recent book review committee.
GREEN = Teachers may use the book at any time
YELLOW = Teachers must notify parents and obtain permission to use the book in class
Parents can opt your child out of book access with the following form.
Desert Mountain High School:
Banned Books Video
This video was played on school-wide morning announcements in September 2022.
