Books on Film: Morris Micklewhite’s Controversy
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress is about a boy who likes to wear a dress, and how he handles the bullying he experiences because of this choice. If you haven’t read it, you should – it’s a beautiful, well-crafted book on a subject that can be tricky to tackle.
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Now, unfortunately, the book is the subject of some controversy here in Michigan:
(Thanks to Sheila Barry for the link)
Filed under: Books on Film
About Travis Jonker
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.
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This is so unfortunate.
“Who’s going to correct all the damage that was done?”
WHAT damage?
I’m glad the Superintendent is supporting it.
I have to say that the school superintendent really shines in this discussion!