[aisle] Dr. Seuss Controversy

Thu Mar 4 08:55:28 CST 2021

They are also popping up on ebay.

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Just FYI, don't be surprised if the Dr. Seuss books disappear or are checked out and not returned.  Check their prices on Amazon.

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On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 8:36 AM Michelle Harris via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:aisle at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
I have four of the books.  We will not be removing them from the collection, but are temporarily setting them aside so that they don't go missing while they are in the spotlight. Ultimately, we will probably add information about the decision and controversy to bookmarks placed inside so that readers can share a "teachable moment".

On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 8:25 AM Michele Whisenhunt via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:aisle at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
I only have two of the books.  I  have not been asked to remove them.  Our school has chosen to not celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, replacing it with a week-long celebration of different kinds of books, including multicultural books.

On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 9:02 PM Pres Elect via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:aisle at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
The President (Veronica Defazio )of Illinois Library Association is being interviewed about the controversy with Dr Seuss?  With six of his books not being published because of racism.

Here is a news account about the issue

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/books/dr-seuss-mulberry-street.amp.html

Veronica reached out to me to get info about schools.
My question is have you been asked to remove them or anything else.
I would like to Veronica information from the school side.

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