Scholastic Reverses Decision to Segregate Books on Race and Gender, Promoting Inclusivity and Diversity in Children’s Literature

Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, has reversed a decision to allow school districts to opt in or out of selling a selection of books about race and gender. The move follows widespread criticism from the publishing industry, educators, and parents.

In a letter addressed to authors and illustrators, Scholastic Trade Publishing President Ellie Berger apologized for the decision to segregate the titles in an elective case. “Even if the decision was made with good intention, we understand now that it was a mistake,” Berger said.

The Scholastic Book Fair will no longer offer the separate selection of books on race and gender. This decision comes amid a growing trend of right-wing censorship in the United States.

The reversal of the decision has been met with praise from the publishing industry. “We’re pleased that Scholastic has taken this step to ensure that all children have access to diverse books,” said a representative from the Association of American Publishers.

Scholastic’s decision to reverse its policy is a positive step towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in children’s literature. The company’s commitment to providing access to books that reflect the experiences of all children is an important step towards creating a more equitable and inclusive society.