That’s the start of a provocative, recently published book which discusses exactly what this title says: “Was the Cat in the Hat Black?: The Hidden Racism of Children’s Literature ...

Nel’s historical critique of the industry, “Was The Cat In The Hat Black?”, depicts a sinister system in which children are inculcated with racism by means of cuddly animals and make-believe ...

Nel’s historical critique of the industry, “Was The Cat In The Hat Black?”, depicts a sinister system in which children are inculcated with racism by means of cuddly animals and make-believe ...

Kansas State University professor of English and author of “Was the Cat in the Hat Black?: The Hidden Racism of Children’s Literature and the Need for Diverse Books.” Nel says that telling ...