![]() Seuss Books Are Pulled, and a ‘Cancel Culture’ Controversy Erupts” says, “Children’s publishers and literary estates are trying to walk a delicate line by preserving an author’s legacy, while recognizing and rejecting aspects of a writer’s work that are out of step with current social and cultural values.” While we can still celebrate Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that it would discontinue the publication of six books due to “insensitive and racist imagery.” This decision was the company’s effort in making his books inclusive and enjoyable for everyone who reads them. However, some of his famous works contain implicit biases that are problematic in creating a more loving and accepting world for people of all backgrounds. Seuss’s books are filled with lighthearted rhymes and whimsical illustrations that bring nothing but joy during story time with our little ones. ![]() Seuss’s racist works continues to traverse the internet, many differing opinions are also being voiced about their impact. ![]() It can be shocking to find racism in books we loved and revered as children. ![]() ![]() By Leigh Pendleton, Maggie Hamilton, Leila Mahdavi, and Ixchel Ramirez ![]()
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