The Problem With High School English

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I have a real problem with the books that are being taught in high school.

Let me start by being abundantly clear: I do not blame English teachers for this. I am the person that I am today because of the great English teachers that have taught me, have mentored me, have nurtured me. My English teachers were my heroes. My English teachers made me want to become an English teacher, who still lure me…