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Six Dr. Seuss books won’t be published for racist images
Six Dr. Seuss books including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery.
Key points:
- Experts, including teachers have reviewed the Dr. Seuss catalogue
- The announcement comes on the birthday of the late illustrator and author
- There has been increasing criticism in recent years over the depiction of black and Asian people
“These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the business that preserves and protects the author’s legacy said on Tuesday.
“Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalogue represents and supports all communities and…
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