Chris Crutcher = Soft-Core Porn?

From the Democrat & Chronicle:

Pat Scales calls it an essential book that deals with important teen issues. Theresa Floramo believes it's soft-core pornography and is taken aback by the slew of references to racial slurs.

They're talking about Running Loose by Chris Crutcher, a novel given to Floramo's 17-year-old son last year as part of his reading list at the Gates Chili Central School District.

I just...  Porn?