tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143907991696731390.post5571219827932266627..comments2024-03-29T00:54:51.512-04:00Comments on Learning To Be Writers and Readers: In The 21st Century: #sol21 March 4 So Many Books, So Little Timedrferreriblogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143907991696731390.post-2319609275577175072021-03-04T22:44:27.392-05:002021-03-04T22:44:27.392-05:00I agree as well! I actually posted about this on m...I agree as well! I actually posted about this on my blog this week as well. Presenting older texts in context is what it's all about and you're right there are so many amazing books available that embrace diversity and inclusion!Laura Arnholdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740719373565968900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143907991696731390.post-84557279468127876452021-03-04T09:52:58.167-05:002021-03-04T09:52:58.167-05:00This topic consumed me yesterday. Long story. Anyw...This topic consumed me yesterday. Long story. Anyway, I haven’t heard about schools banning Seuss. What I’ve seen is ceasing publishing of six of his books and districts taking away his privileged position in Read Across America. I’m all for that. Maybe in times libraries will weed the books as they do others w/ low circulation. I think about Seuss the way I think about Huck Finn. I stopped teaching that book because it does cause students trauma and harm. Teens can articulate this better that young children. I replaced Huck w/ Kindred, a very good decision. Teachers must always ask what they’re trying to accomplish w/ a book and whether it’s the best choice for that objective.Glenda Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020745976555044975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143907991696731390.post-88738094179136476322021-03-04T09:31:39.937-05:002021-03-04T09:31:39.937-05:00I agree with you. It's great to surround our ...I agree with you. It's great to surround our students with books about human diversity and inclusion, but some of the classic children's writers don't do that. Instead of banning the politically incorrect books, it is wise to present the older texts in context, as you do.dianelisa2noreply@blogger.com