Well the anticipated “controversy” has started over Lane Smith’s newest book, It’s a Book! (At least I anticipated to myself that it would cause an uproar 
School Library Journal has a write-up. The comments are longer than the article.
I’m not quite sure what I think about the book. I have it, bought it before I knew it ended with the word Jackass. Thought the illustrations were cute and usually like what Lane Smith has to offer.
I don’t agree that jackass and scrotom are in the same ballpark, but of course, what you think is up to you
I got this book in the mail. I thought it was HILARIOUS!!! For an adult… I wouldn’t read it to my 5th graders.
I read the book and found it perfectly fine for 5th graders. Have you ever sat outside during recess and simply listened to them? Listen to the old country song, “Skip A Rope” and then try to convince me that the word “Jackass” is too strong for these children after what they hear at home and repeat outside of the home.
While it’s true that many fifth graders are exposed to mature language, I don’t think that many families would appreciate their teacher encouraging the use of language. Of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.