The+Autobiography+of+Miss+Jane+Pittman

__The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman __ by Ernest Gaines is also considered not appropriate for the classroom due to the racial content, sexual content and violence. The novel however is on the list for the Common Core Standards. The novel is a nonfiction biography of Miss Jane Pittman told to Ernest Gaines, Miss Jane could not read or write. The novel was about her life starting during the Civil War, going on through the civil rights movement in the 60’s and on until her death in the late 70’s. She witnessed so much history, but unfortunately the book is violent and has several sex scenes, rape and suicide. The general public’s attitude from the parents at Spring Creek Middle School was they did not approve of the book due to the content. The censorship has been just recent. The reading level is a 7th grade level.