The controversial 1619 project proffered by the New York Times that has quickly evolved into a school curriculum module on critical race theory, teaching America’s youth that our nation’s very foundation is racist, has announced the upcoming publication of several children’s books.
The New York Times published, “Additionally, Random House Children’s Books will publish four 1619 Project books for young readers—one young adult, one middle-grade, and two picture books—under the Delacorte Press and Crown Books for Young Readers imprints. The Random House Clarkson Potter imprint will publish a special 1619 Project illustrated edition, while the Ten Speed Press imprint will publish the graphic novelization of the core project.“
As if “Feminist Baby” and “A Kid’s Book About Racism” weren’t controversial enough in the world of children’s literature, right?
The problem with children’s books diving deep into the flawed concept of critical race theory is this–children lack the critical thinking skills necessary to sift through fact and fiction in such complicated topics. Therefore, they accept this narrative as truth because it comes from an “expert”–their parents, grandparents, the author, publisher, teacher, etc.
Whatever happened to Clifford, the Big Red Dog? The Berenstain Bears? The Velveteen Rabbit?
Since when do children who can’t even read and therefore read picture books need to discuss critical race theory complications?
What do you think about this move by the 1619 Project? Let us know in the comments! ????
