So far this school year, there have been more book bans in Florida than almost any other state, according to an analysis by the free expression advocacy group PEN America. The former president of the state's library association has acknowledged that advocates for intellectual freedom are "being out-organized."
This school year brought more book bans in Florida than almost any other state, according to an analysis by the free expression advocacy group PEN America.
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Apr 29, 2021
Here we round up new and forthcoming children’s titles including a story about a streaking toddler, a picture book that explains privilege, an illustrated ode to change, a book about dog and cat neighbors at odds, and more.
Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown. Little, Brown, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-20064-6. First establishing his protagonist’s delight in zooming around the house “naked and wild and free,” Brown (
The Wild Robot) shows Fred striking one joyful pose after another. But when Fred ends up in a magical place his parents’ closet getting dressed becomes irresistible.
Race Cars: A Children’s Book About White Privilege by Jenny Devenny. Frances Lincoln, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-7112-6290-4. Edited by diversity and inclusion expert Charnaie Gordon, this narrative, an extended metaphor about two race cars, introduces white privilege and systemic prejudice to young readers. Social worker Devenny offers an easily digestible resource that could benefit those