In this May 4, 2017, photo John Simpson, left, project director of exhibitions for The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, and his wife Kay Simpson, right, president of Springfield Museums, unwrap a statue of the “Cat in the Hat,” at the museum, in Springfield, Mass.
The museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, which opened on June 3 in his hometown, features interactive exhibits, a collection of personal belongings and explains how the childhood experiences of the man, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, shaped his work. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
In this May 4, 2017 photo Cortney Thibodeau, a senior at University of Massachusetts at Amherst, paints a mural based on artwork from the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!” at The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, in Springfield, Mass. The museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, which opened on June 3 in his hometown, features interactive exhibits, a collection of personal belongings and explains how the childhood experiences of the man, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, shaped his work. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
In this May 4, 2017, photo children play near a bronze statue of a Dr. Seuss character at the The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, in Springfield, Mass. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, which devoted to Dr. Seuss, opened on June 3 in his hometown. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The mayor of Dr. Seuss’ hometown fired back at a school librarian on Thursday who called the children’s author’s books “racist” and “cliche” in rejecting a donation of them from Melania Trump.
The comments of Cambridge Public Schools librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro were “political correctness at its worst,” Springfield, Massachusetts, Mayor Domenic Sarno said in a statement.
“One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, I think her comments stink and are ridiculous towards our beloved Dr. Seuss,” he said.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, was born and raised in Springfield. He wrote and illustrated dozens of rhyming children’s books including “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” A Dr. Seuss museum opened in the city earlier this year and the Democratic mayor notes that attendance has been “through the roof.”
He said if Cambridge doesn’t want the books, Springfield will take them.
Sarno also praised the first lady and invited her and Republican President Donald Trump to visit the Springfield museum.
The first lady sent Dr. Seuss books to schools across the country earlier this month to celebrate National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6.
A spokeswoman for Melania Trump said the Cambridge librarian’s response was “unfortunate” and the first lady remains committed to children’s causes.
Soeiro could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a blog post the librarian called Dr. Seuss a “tired and worn ambassador for children’s literature” and said his illustrations are “steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.”
The Cambridge school system distanced itself from Soeiro’s opinions, saying her comments were “not a formal acceptance or rejection of donated books.”
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In this May 4, 2017, photo a man walks past a mural with the character “Sam-I-Am” from the Dr. Seuss book “Green Eggs and Ham” at The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, in Springfield, Mass. The museum opened on June 3 in his hometown. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The mayor of Dr. Seuss’ hometown fired back at a school librarian on Thursday who called the children’s author’s books “racist” and “cliche” in rejecting a donation of them from Melania Trump.
The comments of Cambridge Public Schools librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro were “political correctness at its worst,” Springfield, Massachusetts, Mayor Domenic Sarno said in a statement.
“One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, I think her comments stink and are ridiculous towards our beloved Dr. Seuss,” he said.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, was born and raised in Springfield. He wrote and illustrated dozens of rhyming children’s books including “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” A Dr. Seuss museum opened in the city earlier this year and the Democratic mayor notes that attendance has been “through the roof.”
He said if Cambridge doesn’t want the books, Springfield will take them.
Sarno also praised the first lady and invited her and Republican President Donald Trump to visit the Springfield museum.
The first lady sent Dr. Seuss books to schools across the country earlier this month to celebrate National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6.
A spokeswoman for Melania Trump said the Cambridge librarian’s response was “unfortunate” and the first lady remains committed to children’s causes.
Soeiro could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a blog post the librarian called Dr. Seuss a “tired and worn ambassador for children’s literature” and said his illustrations are “steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.”
The Cambridge school system distanced itself from Soeiro’s opinions, saying her comments were “not a formal acceptance or rejection of donated books.”
Copyright © 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
In this May 4, 2017 photo Cortney Thibodeau, a senior at University of Massachusetts at Amherst, paints a mural based on artwork from the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!” at The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, in Springfield, Mass. The museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, which opened on June 3 in his hometown, features interactive exhibits, a collection of personal belongings and explains how the childhood experiences of the man, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, shaped his work. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
In this May 4, 2017, photo Leagrey Dimond, stepdaughter of Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, stands among art objects and memorabilia at The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, in Springfield, Mass. The new museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, which opened on June 3 in his hometown, features interactive exhibits, a collection of personal belongings and explains how the childhood experiences of the man, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, shaped his work. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
In this May 4, 2017 photo John Simpson, left, project director of exhibitions for The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, paints a mural based on artwork in the Dr. Seuss book “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?” on a wall at the museum, in Springfield, Mass. The new museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, which opened on June 3 in his hometown, features interactive exhibits, a collection of personal belongings and explains how the childhood experiences of the man, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, shaped his work. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The mayor of Dr. Seuss’ hometown fired back at a school librarian on Thursday who called the children’s author’s books “racist” and “cliche” in rejecting a donation of them from Melania Trump.
The comments of Cambridge Public Schools librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro were “political correctness at its worst,” Springfield, Massachusetts, Mayor Domenic Sarno said in a statement.
“One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, I think her comments stink and are ridiculous towards our beloved Dr. Seuss,” he said.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, was born and raised in Springfield. He wrote and illustrated dozens of rhyming children’s books including “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” A Dr. Seuss museum opened in the city earlier this year and the Democratic mayor notes that attendance has been “through the roof.”
He said if Cambridge doesn’t want the books, Springfield will take them.
Sarno also praised the first lady and invited her and Republican President Donald Trump to visit the Springfield museum.
The first lady sent Dr. Seuss books to schools across the country earlier this month to celebrate National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6.
A spokeswoman for Melania Trump said the Cambridge librarian’s response was “unfortunate” and the first lady remains committed to children’s causes.
Soeiro could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a blog post the librarian called Dr. Seuss a “tired and worn ambassador for children’s literature” and said his illustrations are “steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.”
The Cambridge school system distanced itself from Soeiro’s opinions, saying her comments were “not a formal acceptance or rejection of donated books.”
Copyright © 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
In this May 4, 2017, photo children play near a bronze statue of a Dr. Seuss character at the The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, in Springfield, Mass. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, which devoted to Dr. Seuss, opened on June 3 in his hometown. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The mayor of Dr. Seuss’ hometown fired back at a school librarian on Thursday who called the children’s author’s books “racist” and “cliche” in rejecting a donation of them from Melania Trump.
The comments of Cambridge Public Schools librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro were “political correctness at its worst,” Springfield, Massachusetts, Mayor Domenic Sarno said in a statement.
“One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, I think her comments stink and are ridiculous towards our beloved Dr. Seuss,” he said.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, was born and raised in Springfield. He wrote and illustrated dozens of rhyming children’s books including “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” A Dr. Seuss museum opened in the city earlier this year and the Democratic mayor notes that attendance has been “through the roof.”
He said if Cambridge doesn’t want the books, Springfield will take them.
Sarno also praised the first lady and invited her and Republican President Donald Trump to visit the Springfield museum.
The first lady sent Dr. Seuss books to schools across the country earlier this month to celebrate National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6.
A spokeswoman for Melania Trump said the Cambridge librarian’s response was “unfortunate” and the first lady remains committed to children’s causes.
Soeiro could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a blog post the librarian called Dr. Seuss a “tired and worn ambassador for children’s literature” and said his illustrations are “steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.”
The Cambridge school system distanced itself from Soeiro’s opinions, saying her comments were “not a formal acceptance or rejection of donated books.”
Copyright © 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
In this May 4, 2017 photo John Simpson, left, project director of exhibitions for The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, paints a mural based on artwork in the Dr. Seuss book “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?” on a wall at the museum, in Springfield, Mass. The new museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, which opened on June 3 in his…
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