Central Standard

Hidden Racism In Children's Literature; Poet Jessica Ayala


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Have you ever revisited a favorite book from your childhood . . . to find that it is actually racist? As our society's thoughts on race continue to evolve, we'll consult the author of the new book Was the Cat in the Hat Black?: The Hidden Racism of Children's Literature, and the Need for Diverse Books . Plus, we hear from Kansas City artist and activist Jessica Ayala, whose new collection of poetry, Huelga , will be released this Saturday, Aug. 26. Guests: Philip Nel ​, author, professor, K
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