While the selection of books is one of the basic duties of the professional staff of America's Battle of the Books, we feel it is necessary to read every book on our book lists before they are selected. We also recognize that a member of the community may find a book personally objectionable and wish it to be deleted. Since we are a service organization, we believe that any one has the right to question the inclusion of any title in our collection or core lists. Each request will be given serious consideration. However, until an examination has been made and a decision reached, the book will not be removed from the collection.

Anyone expressing concern about the inclusion of a book should fill our Request for Reconsideration form. The selection committee is always willing to discuss the possibility of withdrawing materials which have been included on the book list.

You may request a formal review of the book by filling out the request for reconsideration form. This form will then go to the selection committee who will examine the item in question and determine whether it conforms to the standards of our selection policy. They will decide whether or not to withdraw the book. The selection committee will then send a letter to you giving reasons for our decision.