While Leigh was reading "And Tango Makes Three," I remembered an article I had to read for an undergraduate Children's literature course. The article listed children's books that are controversial and even banned in some schools.
One of the titles really stuck out to me in relation to this week's readings. It's called "The Sissy Duckling," which is basically about a boy duckling who is considered a "sissy" for possessing feminine qualities. It's also banned because it has "gay themes."
What do you think about this? What about the other titles on the list, such as "Happy To Be Nappy" in relation to race?
http://www.amazon.com/Controversial-Childrens-Picture-Books/lm/R2CIX4GT87K99O
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