The Book World Is Getting Way Too Politicized. Here’s What To Do About That
‘De-platforming’ dissident voices is the new weapon de jure, and it’s no longer confined to social media or university speaking schedules. It’s affecting publishing and libraries as well.
It’s Not Laura Ingalls Wilder Who Is Prejudiced, It’s The Librarians Smearing Her Legacy
In Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, her family shows entirely reasonable fear plus charitable, patient treatment of people whom long experience indicates may rape and scalp them. This is the opposite of racism. It is remarkable.
‘The Cat In The Hat’? We’re Too PC To Publish That
Reading the book as a parent aware of the times, I couldn’t help but think that this classic children’s book, which was published in 1957, would never be released now.
De la Pena’s ‘Love’ Normalizes Broken Homes, In A Damaging Message To Children
Children will grow up to experience sadness firsthand, but does that mean that we should spoon-feed them sadness from a young age?
Why Kids Should Read These 5 Books Instead Of Anything Related To Mike Pence’s Bunny
Both books about Pence’s bunny are propaganda and don’t belong in any elementary schools. Young children should not be reading stories freighted with political ideology.
Trump Derangement Syndrome Fuels Propagandistic Children’s Books
Today one of the popular themes of political children’s books is that as soon as you’re born you’re a victim because of your sex or skin color.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Claims ‘Super-White’ Children’s Books Ruined His Youth
Looking back, it turns out that no book I ever read was about me. None of that matters when reading fiction. But celebrated author Junot Díaz just doesn’t get it.
‘Ferdinand’ Film Writes Narcissism Into Classic Children’s Story
In the case of a bull who’d choose peace under his cork tree over fame with the matadors, we might argue that he chose the better. But our world is not the fictitious world of Ferdinand.
24 Quality Christmas Books To Read Instead Of All The Smarmy Garbage
Sharing gorgeous pictures and well-crafted stories with our children is an excellent way to combat the dehumanizing habits and beliefs that make our world shrill, angry, and sad.
Netflix’s Lemony Snicket Series Is A Morbidly Brilliant Postmodern Fairy Tale
The show’s dark humor and violence evoke a bedtime story told by your strange, Tim-Burton-loving uncle.
The Story Of Curious George’s Great Escape From The Nazis
Imagine how many talents and contributions such as Curious George were lost to the Holocaust. Thankfully, the story of H.A. and Margaret Rey is one that can be told.
This Famous Children’s Author’s Last Request Will Inspire You
The late Anna Dewdney penned a humorous, comforting children’s book series about a little llama. And she has a last request for us all.
Don’t Read ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
If you’re expecting ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ to be your Portkey back to the world of the original story, you’re in for a disappointment. ‘Cursed Child’ doesn’t belong with the other Potter books.
Books To Help You Discuss Race With Your Kids
By a certain age, kids are aware of what is happening in the world at large, so it’s important not to avoid the topic.
Books That Won’t Teach Your Kids To Hate Their Siblings
Children need stories about happy, functional families. Here are some great ones to enjoy this summer and beyond.
Ultimate List Of Lesser-Known Preschool Read-Aloud Books
Let’s focus on some less-heralded — yet still highly praised — read-aloud books for the three- to five-year-old preschool set.
Would Your Kids Recognize An Ideological Kidnapper?
Five ways to teach children to enjoy good stories without getting brainwashed.
8 Family Read-Alouds All Ages Will Enjoy
Yes, there really are books that both toddlers and grown-ups (and everyone in between) can enjoy with deep satisfaction. Try reading together starting this summer.
This NFL Rookie Is Also A Children’s Author Who Just Got Invited To Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club
How joining a middle-aged ladies’ book club in college changed a young football star’s life and got him tweeting an Oscar winner.
What Happens When Incarcerated Mothers Read To Their Children
The Women’s Storybook Project of Texas, a nonprofit based in Austin, helps imprisoned mothers record themselves reading books to their children.
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