New York Public Library Says It Will Not Pull Canceled Dr. Seuss Books
The New York Public Library says that they will not pull the six cancelled Dr. Seuss books from their shelves and that the books will remain in circulation until the existing copies are no longer usable.
The New York Public Library will keep the six Dr. Seuss books in question on the shelves despite Seuss Enterprises’ decision to end their publication due to “racist imagery.”
The library said it does not censor books and will keep the titles in circulation until they are no longer usable.
“As with all public libraries the New York Public Library does not censor books. In this case, the six titles in question are being pulled out of print by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, so the very few copies we have of these titles will continue to circulate until they are no longer in acceptable condition,” library spokeswoman Angela Montefinise stated.
Earlier in the week, Seuss Enterprises made the controversial decision to remove six publications from publication. The cancelled titles are listed below:
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street
If I Ran the Zoo
McElligot’s Pool
On Beyond Zebra!
Scrambled Eggs Super!
The Cat’s Quizzer
“Dr. Seuss Enterprises listened and took feedback from our audiences including teachers, academics and specialists in the field as part of our review process. We then worked with a panel of experts, including educators, to review our catalog of titles,” the children’s book company stated.
A spokesperson for the Brooklyn Public Library said Wednesday that the books would also remain in circulation there according to a New York Post report.
Do you agree with the library’s decision to keep the books in circulation? Do you think Seuss Enterprises should reverse course? Comment your thoughts below!
Follow the Patriots Gazette on Social Media: