Scholastic makes book offer contingent on censoring mention of racism
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2Cecrow
Great article, and what a brave decision to turn down what might have been a lucrative, career-making offer. Sometimes in life there comes the privilege of being able to make the right decision instead of the convenient decision, and I don't think she'll regret it. Hopefully the folks in power at Scholastic read her responding letter in full and at least pondered it.
3muumi
Somehow it seems even more egregious than banning a book, to try to choke the message off at its source by attempting to induce the author to agree to censorship. I really admire the author for her principled decision not to agree.
I also bought a copy for myself (it's an outstanding book so I'm quite happy to own it) and requested that my local library purchase it as well.
I also bought a copy for myself (it's an outstanding book so I'm quite happy to own it) and requested that my local library purchase it as well.