Dr. Seuss books are ‘racist,’ new study says. Should kids still read them?
Of the 2,200 iconic characters analyzed by the study, only 45 were characters of colour. Continue reading
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Dark Poutine holiday special: Whoville’s stolen Christmas
Who knew? The iconic story ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ by Dr. Seuss is based on a true crime story. Continue reading
Brockville dancer tours U.S. with ‘Grinch, The Musical’
Brockville native, Kelli Gautreau, dances in a musical production of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ currently touring U.S. cities. Continue reading
Librarian faces backlash for rejecting Dr. Seuss book donation from Melania Trump
The mayor of Dr. Seuss’ hometown is firing back at a Massachusetts school librarian who called the author’s books “racist” and “cliche” in rejecting a donation of them from Melania Trump. Continue reading
Dr. Seuss Reading Day a hit with young students in Regina
By Jules Knox Video Journalist
Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham were hot reads for elementary school students in Regina for Dr. Seuss Reading Day. Continue reading
Moncton couple pedals their Christmas spirit
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
A Moncton couple has found a creative way to pedal their holiday spirit. Continue reading
Secret Dr. Seuss artwork a look beyond his books
Late at night, with the world asleep, Theodor Seuss Geisel to his studio would creep. The author and illustrator stashed his unfinished prose and unrolled artwork that nobody knows. Continue reading
Michigan couple faces 90 days in jail for failing to return Dr. Seuss library book
Catherine and Melvin Duren made a brief court appearance in Tecumseh on Thursday on charges of larceny of rental equipment for failing to return two books to the library on time. Continue reading
What makes Dr. Seuss funny? Researchers at University of Alberta have figured it out
You can use math to calculate distances to other planets, or to build bridges or cars, but it turns out you can also use it to figure out what makes Dr. Seuss so fun. Continue reading
Saskatoon class celebrates Earth Day with spin on Dr. Seuss classic
Saskatoon students used Earth Day, a day designed to raise public awareness about pollution, to put a different spin on getting the message out. Continue reading