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Re:Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following ... by matthewdgreen on Friday February 24, 2023 @11:37AM (#34926406)
Because a lot of parents are reading these to their younger kids and don’t want to have a conversation about the historical context of racism, or if they do: they want to do it in the context of different books.
Re:Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following ... by irthomasthomas on Friday February 24, 2023 @11:52AM (#34926607)
So, pretend racism wasn't a thing? Or just outsource the conversation to Netflix and Government?
Re:Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following ... by anigbrowl on Friday February 24, 2023 @12:03PM (#34926747)
Most people's knowledge of Kipling is limited to 'wrote the Jungle Book,' if that.