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LITERATURE: THE TROUBLE WITH ROALD DAHL - Newspaper

Instead of bowdlerising books on moral grounds, we should help children to navigate history in a constructive manner

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Roald Dahl: Rather Than Hoping To Rewrite History, Adults Should Help Children Navigate It

There is actually a long history of altering books to meet contemporary expectations of what young people should read. But this is not always the best way forward.

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Is censoring Roald Dahl on moral grounds a good idea?

The recent decision to revise the author’s best-known children’s books might defeat the purpose.

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Roald Dahl rewrites: Instead of 'bowdlerising' his books, help children navigate history

The decision to make several hundred revisions to new editions of novels has been described as censorship

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6 Dr. Seuss Books to Cease Publication for Racist Images

Dr. Seuss Enterprises has announced that it will cease publication of six of the author's books due to their racist depictions.

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