Scholastic Book Fairs announced Tuesday it will discontinue its separate catalog of books dealing with race, gender, and sexuality after criticism that the segregation of such titles accommodates the ...

When Scholastic’s book fair returns to elementary schools this year, some books on race and LGBTQ+ issues might be stored in a separate box. Some might be removed entirely. Scholastic, a children’s ...

The Scholastic Book Fair is a magical event for young readers, with pop-up displays filled with new and exciting titles giving students the chance to snag a book for keeps without even leaving school ...

Scholastic is widely known for its annual book fairs at thousands of schools across the country, which evoke excitement in children, and nostalgic memories for adults. The children’s book publisher ...

Scholastic has reversed a decision to allow school districts running book fairs to opt in or out of selling a grouping of books with diverse titles about race and gender after facing widespread ...

Scholastic will ditch plans to offer books about LGBTQ identities and race in a separate, optional collection for book fairs beginning in January after educators and literary organizations accused the ...

The company was faulted for the practice, which it said was an effort to help schools navigate new laws restricting books about racism and L.G.B.T.Q. identities. By Dana Goldstein The children’s book ...

Elementary schools can choose to exclude certain books with content related to racism and LGBTQ identities when hosting this year’s Scholastic book fairs, the children’s book publisher said. The ...

FILE - In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa. If activist groups from the religious right have their way, ...