CNN

Scholastic makes certain books about race and LGBTQ issues optional for its elementary school book fairs

Elementary schools can choose to exclude certain books with content related to racism and LGBTQ identities when hosting this year’s Scholastic book fairs, the children’s book publisher said. The ...
The New York Times

Asked to Delete References to Racism From Her Book, an Author Refused

The case, involving Scholastic, led to an outcry among authors and became an example of how the culture wars behind a surge in book banning in schools has reached publishers. By Alexandra Alter and ...
NPR

U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs

It's fall, which means it's Scholastic Book Fair season. Schools across the country are setting up shelves in their libraries and gymnasiums to let students shop a vast selection of books provided by ...
The New York Times

Publisher Scholastic Backtracks on Isolating Works on Race and Gender

The company was faulted for the practice, which it said was an effort to help schools navigate new laws restricting books about racism and L.G.B.T.Q. identities. By Dana Goldstein The children’s book ...