In 2017, a Massachusetts museum dedicated to the author replaced a mural featuring illustrations from one of the now discontinued titles, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.” The move to discontinue these books is not the first course correction made in relation to complaints of racial insensitivity in Seuss’ works. Seuss' 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' Animated Feature at Warner Bros. Criticisms of some of his work have mounted over the years, specifically taking issue with the ways Black and Asian characters were illustrated in the children’s books.Īlso Read: JJ Abrams to Produce Dr. Enterprises, the decision was made a year ago, after the company began “working with a panel of experts, including educators” to reassess the entire catalog of work by Seuss (né Theodore Geisel). The six books - “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!” “Scrambled Eggs Super!” and “The Cat’s Quizzer” - will no longer be republished or licensed for further use.Īccording to Dr. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” the company said in a statement issued on what would have been the author’s 117th birthday as well as as National Read Across America Day. Seuss Enterprises, the company in charge of preserving the beloved children’s author’s legacy, on Tuesday announced that six Seuss books will be permanently discontinued due to material deemed racist or insensitive.
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