Comments on: Scholastic [U.S.] tries to censor kids’ book with same-sex couple characters [UPDATED]

By: Holly Kent

Holly Kent — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:56:35 +0000

A quick word from Scholastic Canada: there was never any discussion of censoring ‘Luv Ya Bunches’ for our Book Clubs or Book Fairs: the book will appear in Scholastic Canada’s Arrow December Book Club and our Spring 2010 Book Fairs.

By: Genevieve

Genevieve — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:39:45 +0000

Is it just me or has censorship gone too far? I believe that there is a place and a need for books like those; books that take a more realistic look at the world. And if some people do not approve of the book, just don’t give it to your kids to read. Like I always say, we need to be able to make our own choices.

By: NSRob

NSRob — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:52:30 +0000

In the face of the protests on this issue, apparently Scholastic is going to carry the title in their spring fairs for middle schools. Update: Scholastic Books reverses decision to exclude gay-friendly 'Luv Ya Bunches' from book fairs It still doesn't address the initial problem/claim of censorship though, as they're still sticking to the 'we don't censor' line.