From SLJ.com

I don’t want my money (for the movie or for the book) to go to someone who is outspoken about denying the existence of God. I prefer to spend my time and money on things that glorify God.— Patricia Allen, media specialist, FL, on The Golden Compass

My one-year-old grandson, Andrew, and I love to get down and “rock” to Laurie’s music.... You should see Andrew pick up my dust buster when “Clean It Up” starts to play!— Barbara J. Silk, minister, NY, on kids’ rock star Laurie Berkner

If I were a parent with small children I’d pull every one of the Potter books from my bookcase and return them to the publisher and encourage others to do the same. I think J.K. Rowling has betrayed innocent children whose parents (in some cases) believed they were buying innocent, clean entertainment and not gay lifestyle promotion.— Pamela Ali, journalist, WA, on the revelation that Dumbledore is gay (IDIOT LADY)

Sadly, this bright young woman comes off as one for whom commercialism and style have far more importance in her life than what she might discover about engaging literature or using sources materials via the internet or books.— Stone, librarian, CT, on “HS Senior Explains Why She Doesn’t Use the School Library”

I do not understand how Roy’s comments qualify as censorship. Anyone, even Oprah or the ALA president, is entitled to an opinion about a book.— Lauren Martino, library associate, MD, on ALA president accused of censorship

I had been asked about The Golden Compass being included in the reading list for a bookclub (middle school at a private, nondenominational school) after the furor over the movie erupted. I appreciated hearing the author’s own views. Thanks.— Joy Johnson, librarian, TN, on Kathleen Odean’s interview Philip Pullman