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Literature Approval Process

Literature that is considered Primary Curriculum, defined in Policy DE501, must be approved by the Literature Review Committee, as outlined in Policy AA424. Literature that is considered Supplemental Curriculum does NOT need to be approved by the Literature Review Committee. For a quick reference to definitions of Primary and Supplemental Curriculum and guidance through this process, refer to this Flowchart.

Elementary Approved Book List.

Middle School Approved Book List
Elementary Book Approval Process
If you determine that your selected book meets the definition of Primary Curriculum and needs to be approved by the Literature Review Committee, please complete the following process for approval:

  1. Fill out the UPDATED Literature Selection Submission Form 2024-25.
    1. Download the form
    2. Fill the form with the requested information about the book
    3. Save the form
  2. Email the completed form to mandy.thurman@jordandistrict.org

Your book will be sent to the review committee, where it will be read and considered for approval.  The committee meets monthly. Please understand that it might take some time to review your submission, due to the volume of books being submitted.  Please plan ahead to ensure plenty of time for your book to be read by the committee and go through the review process.