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College Revises Summer Reading List | Fresno News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
Clovis Community College is reevaluating its summer reading list after controversy erupted over Jennette McCurdy’s book “Half His Age,” which explores a teen’s fraught relationship with her married teacher. Facing backlash, college president Dr. Kim E. Armstrong clarified that inclusion on the list doesn’t equate to endorsement, and the institution is now refining its selection and contextualization process to better handle sensitive themes while promoting diverse literature. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/26ac98f96e3420b1