Dr. Seuss Books to Remain at NY Public Library: We Don’t Censor Books

The New York Public Library is sticking by the First Amendment’s protection of free speech, even if institutions are falling in line behind the censorship of some of Theodor Geisel’s, or Dr. Seuss’s, books because they contain depictions of people that are “hurtful” and “wrong.”

“As with all public libraries the New York Public Library does not censor books,” library spokeswoman Angela Montefinise said in a New York Post report.

“In this case, the six titles in question are being pulled out of print by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, so the very few copies we have of these titles will continue to circulate until they are no longer in acceptable condition,” Montefinise said.

“In the meantime, librarians, who care deeply about serving their communities and ensuring accurate and diverse representation in our collections — especially children’s books — will certainly strongly consider this information when planning storytimes, displays, and recommendations,” she said.

The spokesperson said the books are also a part of the library’s historical ... (Read more)

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