So why is Hollywood so set on messing with them?ĭr. Seuss’ original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and its 1966 adaptation, are perfect. “The Cat in the Hat,” one of Seuss’ most popular books, has received criticism, too, but will continue to be published for now.Įntertainment & Arts Column: ‘The Grinch Musical!’ is everything that’s wrong with everything. Seuss museum in his hometown of Springfield removed a mural that included an Asian stereotype. In 2017, a school librarian in Cambridge, Mass., criticized a gift of 10 Seuss books from then-First Lady Melania Trump, saying many of his works were “steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.” Seuss,” the school district said in a statement. “Research in recent years has revealed strong racial undertones in many books written/illustrated by Dr. Seuss, prompting Loudoun County, Va., schools just outside Washington, to douse rumors last month that they were banning the books entirely. School districts across the country have also moved away from Dr. Seuss’ Lorax cried, to the tree-chopping Once-ler’s immense surprise. Seuss ‘Lorax’ tree falls in San Diego park it had appeared healthy, from leaf to bark The National Education Assn., which founded Read Across America Day in 1998 and deliberately aligned it with Geisel’s birthday, has for several years de-emphasized Seuss and encouraged a more diverse reading list for children.Ĭalifornia Dr. Seuss is by millions around the world for the positive values in many of his works, including environmentalism and tolerance, there has been increasing criticism in recent years over the way that Black people, Asians and others are drawn in some of his most beloved children’s books, as well as in his earlier advertising and propaganda illustrations. 2 on its highest-paid dead celebrities of 2020, behind only Michael Jackson.Īs adored as Dr. The works remain popular, earning an estimated $33 million before taxes in 2020, up from just $9.5 million five years ago, the company said. Seuss - who was born Theodor Seuss Geisel in Springfield, Mass., on Mahave been translated into dozens of languages as well as Braille and are sold in more than 100 countries. Seuss book hits stores today - and it’s already a bestsellerīooks by Dr.
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