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The Other 'S' Word February 24, 2007E-mail this story E-mail this story
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A children's book is sparking debates on librarian message boards. The reason? One word says it all: scrotum. "The Higher Power of Lucky," by Susan Patron, is this year's Newbery Medal winner, but the opening pages have some people questioning whether it's appropriate for children. Weekend America's Julia Barton talks with some kids to hear their thoughts on the controversy.

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