![]() ![]() "But this week it was brought to my attention that this book also contains harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery. ![]() In an apology letter shared on YouTube three days after Scholastic's announcement, Pilkey said that The Adventures of Ook and Gluk was "intended to showcase diversity, equality, and non-violent conflict resolution." Pilkey also suggests in his apology that he was only made aware of his errors when Scholastic decided to pull the book altogether. Rather than immediately acknowledging his ignorance in creating a character that perpetuates racist stereotypes, the author - who is best known for his Captain Underpants and Dog Man series - first defended the book's initial creation. In the book, Ook and Gluk are transported from 500,001 BC to 2222, where they meet Master Wong, a martial arts instructor who teaches them kung fu "and the principles found in Chinese philosophy." ![]() Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published Due to "Hurtful and Wrong" Racist Depictions ![]()
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