This author's silly rhymes helped countless little ones learn to love books and words. But some of his books were requested to be banned; one, in 1989, because it was "anti-logging," and another in 2014 because it "encourages children to use violence against their fathers." This would be Dr. Seuss, and the offending books are The Lorax and Hop on Pop.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Tuesday Kidlit Trivia for September 20, 2022
This author/illustrator from Ohio credits his ADHD with helping him write stories that aren't boring, and his dyslexia with helping him pay close attention to words. He was frequently sent out to the hall in school, where he created his most famous character, which later became a series featuring Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space, Wicked Wedgie Woman, and Bionic Booger Boy. This is Dav Pilkey, and his best-known series is Captain Underpants.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Tuesday Kidlit Trivia for September 6, 2022
This Texas author's 1942 novel for older children features a 14 year-old boy, taking care of his family while his dad is away. A stray dog eats all the family's meat, but later redeems himself when he saves the younger brother's life. The book, later made into a movie, is Old Yeller, and the author is Fred Gipson.
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