Descriptive Content: SB Policy IIA The following titles are assigned or used for instructional purposes. These books have been evaluated and determined to have language or content that has descriptive sexual content. The school where this title is assigned is listed below; however, your student may not be assigned the title. You will be notified if your student’s teacher is planning on using the instructional material by referring to the course syllabus. If your student is assigned one of these titles, and you would like an alternative title, please contact the teacher. The teacher will provide a different learning material for you.   

Title/NameAuthorGrade LevelSchool
The Handmaid’s TaleMargaret AtwoodUpper High SchoolACHS
Never Let Me GoKazuo IshiguroUpper High SchoolACHS
Like Water for ChocolateLaura EsquivelUpper High SchoolACHS
Fun HomeAlison BechdelUpper High SchoolACHS
Poet XElizabeth AcevedoHigh SchoolACHS
This list will be updated throughout the year. If a teacher adds a title with descriptive sexual content, parents/guardians will be notified within 30 days of use and the title will be added to this list.
Last Updated: 8/1/23