UM students react to offensive imagery in Dr. Seuss books
UM students react to offensive imagery in Dr. Seuss books Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the organization that manages operations for the late children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), officially discontinued the sales of six children’s story books due to offensive, racist imagery and content. The decision, which was announced on March 2, came on the same date as the author’s birthday. In a statement, representatives stated that this announcement followed intense discussion with current educators and a complete revisiting of the acclaimed author’s bibliography. “Ceasing sales of ...