Polk County
Schools
The book lists for Polk County Schools identify titles containing sexually explicit material, themes of gender confusion, or content related to self-harm, suicide, violence, or racism. No database exists to confirm whether these books are present in classrooms, so we encourage community members to ask teachers and administrators if these books are available or used for instruction.
Some ebooks are listed in the online card catalog, and certain districts allow students to access ebooks through platforms like Sora, Libby, or other online providers using their school ID. The Pavement Education Project (PEP) lacks information on whether safeguards are in place to protect students from accessing age-inappropriate or graphic content. We recommend contacting school administrators to confirm if your child’s school provides ebook access and what protections are implemented.
We strive to keep our book lists current. If you notice any updates needed, please reach out to us.
The Content Based Rating System was inspired by the widely accepted MPA rating system. This rating system is meant to be a quick guide for busy parents who want to know what objectionable material is found between a book's covers. While it is a great tool, it does not meet the standards needed for schools to use for evaluating materials for student use.
