Why the Banning of ‘A Birthday Cake for George Washington’ Really Matters

On Sunday, January 17, 2016 Scholastic Inc., withdrew my book A Birthday Cake for George Washington from publication stating it provided a “false impression of the reality of the lives of slaves.” The company claims otherwise, but certainly public outcry determined its decision.

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On Sunday, January 17, 2016 Scholastic Inc., withdrew my book A Birthday Cake for George Washington from publication stating it provided a “false impression of the reality of the lives of slaves.” The company claims otherwise, but certainly public outcry determined its decision.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ramin-ganeshram/why-banning-a-birthday-cake-george-washington_b_9210992.html