https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud Made with serendipity en-us 2021-01-15 15:18:00 UTC 2021-09-14 19:19:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1722352346 Citlali Martinez:

I chose this article called 'Breaking up with your favorite racist childhood classic books because it has some views that I agree with. It talks about cancelling cancel culture. The way the article states it, "Embrace Dr. Seuss’s poetic brilliance but reject the toxicity of his racism or his sexism." The books are already written and there is no denying we have read them or were a fan at one point. There is a difference between admiring the work in terms of how well the poem, book, article etc. is written and supporting the message of racism/sexism behind it. ]]> 2021-09-07 16:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1722352346 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1722916769 Emily McLaughlin:
I have added this resource because it reminded me of this week's reading "Harry Potter Saved My Life. J.K. Rowling is Now Endangering Trans People Like Me." We all have strong connections and feelings tied to the literature we read as a child. Its hard to untangle the feelings of love for an author's work and the disappointment, frustration, and anger we feel when the author themselves are racist, homophobic, transphobic, anti-sematic, etc. It is hard to navigate the line between appreciating literature from your childhood and cancelling the offensive author. ]]> 2021-09-07 20:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1722916769 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1723271818 Daphne Tran:

This article is about an online author named Alexa Dumas who shares her point of view when it comes to cancel culture on many authors of children's literature such as Dr. Seuss. She claims that the idea of cancelling all books by Dr. Seuss and his books are unnecessary because not all of his books are worthy of cancelling which I agree with. She mentioned that the following books were to be discontinued: “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!,” “The Cat’s Quizzer,” “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo.” I can see why these books were cancelled. "If I Ran the Zoo" displayed numerous racist images such as Asian men with exaggerated slant lines drawn for eyes and monkeys to represent people from Africa. These types of illustrations are extremely offensive to us as adults, but most children will see no wrong in them. This is why some selected children's books are dangerous, but not all. We don't want them to get the idea that there's no harm to these illustrations when it's the exact opposite. There is no reason to cancel all of Dr. Seuss's books or him as an individual author because some of his books are great for children to begin reading to expand their literacy skills. As Alexa stated, "Publishing companies can edit, update and remove illustrations that may be offensive" and "children should feel represented, and it should start with a book just like “The Cat in the Hat.”".]]> 2021-09-08 00:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1723271818 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1726101708 Coriander Johnson: 
I chose this article because it is one that surprised and shocked me almost as much as J.K. Rowling did. I remember as a kid growing up on these book and having dozens of them in my home. (my mom loved them and collected them) I loved reading the books and trying to figure out how to say all the rhymes without getting tongue tied. When thinking about the question on whether or not we should call in, call out, or cancel I was stuck between call out and cancel. I feel that to call out a person is to give them room to understand and ponder what they might have done or said and to mend and grow from their wrong doings. On the other hand, cancel can be just as beneficial for someone who has already been called out and chooses not to see where they could be wrong or hurting someone. ]]> 2021-09-08 21:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1726101708 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1727126843 Nancy Rodriguez:

I decided to post this article because it first describes what "cancel culture is," which helps us have a better idea of what it means. Besides, the author of this article talks about how six Dr. Seuss books are no longer published due to racist and insensitive portrayals. This part really surprised me, and it got me thinking about how controversial racism has been in many aspects of life, including literature. However, I think the author made a point by mentioning that changing stories to be appropriate for children isn't something new. The author said how other books have been changed and that that is totally normal if not, we will be stuck with the same stories. Lastly, I liked how towards the end, the author mentioned that racism is never okay and that adults and children should start diversifying their bookshelf. ]]> 2021-09-09 05:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1727126843 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1727413006 * Peter Le *

I decided to add this article to our discussion because I find it interesting to discover how there has been an ongoing secret tradition about some classic children's books containing offensive and racist tropes were removing this content without any awareness from readers or those who likely want to cancel these authors and works. I figure this is most likely through the process of "calling in" by activists engaging in secret conversations with the author or rep behind the scenes to address the content in these books that are seen as offensive and from there changes are made which readers might not have pinpointed out. Since these children's books made changes undercover, I see there aren't any huge breakout reactions, but probably because social media had not been in existence when these changes are finally made. The article sets the notion where children's books with offensive and racist content that deserve to be canceled can be updated if proper engagements addressing these issues with the authors are made and the authors are willing to change their stories. The article ends that changing stories is necessary to reflect on the current views of society and how this tradition has been part of our history for a while which we have not known yet. But I feel making changes to these stories will not be enough yet, as more details and controversies about these stories will be uncovered more later on as time progresses.]]> 2021-09-09 08:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1727413006 dcarrer10 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1729087496 Daniella Carrera

I choose this article because it really brings the emotional side of cancel culture into perspective. Cancel culture is complex in many ways, there is always the feeling of heartbreak when your favorite celebrity, book, or author is "canceled". This article focused on the way that we have had to cancel some of our favorite nostalgic books and how that is very hard for people. Entire childhoods were shaped around stories such as Harry Potter, Dr. Suess, and so many others so when those support systems are taken away it may be hard for those audiences to recover. It's hard to separate love for the characters from disappointment from the author who created them but one line that really stood out to me was "That’s not cancellation. That’s cultivation. That’s healing. That’s love." ]]> 2021-09-09 19:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1729087496 ENGL112A https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1729163314 Lily Lopez :)

I decided to post a short video about the difference between callout culture and cancel culture for those like me that needed an extra explanation. lol 
Six or four months ago I was reading a post on Facebook about a cartoon that I used to watch as a child. As you can imagine anyone talking about against the cartoon that I used to watch was like a personal offense. Days later, another post talking about another cartoon that teenagers were trying to banned because they felt that the cartoon was racist and offensive. Then I talked to some members of my family, old ones, and explained them what I read and what was happening. Their words were the same as mine, "what is happening with today's culture" specially children. I feel that today's culture is getting offended for everything and every single comment that other's make. I am not against anyone or make fun of any one,  culture or ideology, but I believe there is something wrong with "cancel culture" And truly think we should be stronger than that. 
In the video it is mentioned the example of a cisgender actress that is being callout for accepting the role of a trans character. For which the trans community considered it that it could send the message that trans men aren't really men, and that they are just women who dressed up.  Really? 
It makes me sad to think that we have been fighting for so long for freedom, and we are still not free to express ourselves, to write, or to give an opinion. We have to walk carefully being afraid of what might others think about our thoughts. How Many books I will never have the opportunity to read just because others think they are offensive. Let me decide please!]]> 2021-09-09 20:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1729163314 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730130278 Sophia Kruse: 

I have chosen this article mainly due to its focus on cancel culture. I feel like cancel culture is a much newer idea, directly linked with social media. As we know the media is not always honest & truthful, but a lot of todays youth only gets their information from social media, believing the first thing they read making it easy to "cancel" everyone. In my opinion, I love the idea of cancelling cancel culture. Of course sometimes truth may be revealed, and absolutely if there is racist and cruel acts they should be exposed. Growing up thinking one way & enjoying some of your childhood authors in such a pure light makes it hard to look beyond and be able to judge for yourself if the intent behind these stories were cruel.]]> 2021-09-10 05:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730130278 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730249602 Priscilla Koh
As I was researching about cancel culture within children's literature, I wasn't surprised to see a lot of articles referring to Dr. Seuss and JK Rowling. Their writings have immensely shaped a culture that's still with us today despite the fact that the authors hold saddening perspectives. Out of everything I read, this article really stood out to me because of this quote, "Starting in childhood, we absorb racist images and ideas without our knowledge and without our consent" (Strauss). This quote resonated with me so deeply because over the course of my lifetime, I haven't realized how much content with underlying racism, microaggressions, sterotypes, and more I have been absorbing until I started higher education. I definitely feel like cancel culture has cultivated a toxic community in which the audience leaves no room for the person to learn and reflect upon what they did wrong and fix themselves for the better. Of course, what the authors say or do that indirectly harm the lives of other people are never okay, but cancel culture should be rebranded, or re-cultivated into something else that allows room for growth.]]> 2021-09-10 06:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730249602 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730268109 Wesley Su: This article goes into some detail about how cancel culture affects authors, and it also shows the process of cancel culture. I chose this article because it mentions the well-known author J.K. Rowling, who had written the Harry Potter stories that I've read and watched. The article stated how J.K. Rowling got cancelled by fans and how that cancelling affected the employees involved with Rowling. The article also describes how other authors were affected by cancel culture, including authors Jeanine Cummins and Julie Burchill. I also chose this article because it shows how cancel culture is used by social media. I use social media regularly to keep in contact with friends and for news as well. The article quotes Lauren Taylor Shute, “You’re entering into a dialogue and everything you put out there opens a door to discussion, so be sure that it’s a room you want to enter first, because you will have an audience and they will talk back.” And I can't agree with this statement enough because I've seen many people on especially Instagram and Twitter get called out after posting something that many people found offensive. After that happens, sometimes the individual receiving the backlash would deactivate their accounts, go private, or post an apology. If the person is an artist, it can be difficult for their followers to appreciate their art/craft without regarding the artist's personal opinions.]]> 2021-09-10 07:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730268109 taniatrejo1 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730378187 Like many, I grew up reading Dr. Seuss's books. My parents collected his books and created my personal library filled with my favorite Dr. Seuss books.  As a child, I recalled learning how to read his books that had a fun rhythmic flow and illustrations that were interesting and far from typical. As a child, I didn't think much of it; however, now that I am an adult,  I see why so many people are upset with some of his work. Is racism ok? Never. Should it be punished? Absolutely! But is does canceling Dr. Seuss solve any problems? Personally, I don't believe so. In my opinion, getting angry doesn't solve anything. We must take action to stop racism and educate our youth, and while some may consider canceling him as the only solution, I think we should use this as a teaching moment. I don't want to upset anyone as this is solely my opinion, but I believe canceling an author doesn't make us less racist, but it makes us sweep racism under the rug. If we were to cancel Dr. Seuss, we would never be forced to face the uncomfortableness of the racism we face in America. If these books were to get withdrawn, then we would miss a good teaching opportunity about racism. Children are bright, and they can examine and reject racism on their own.]]> 2021-09-10 08:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1730378187 julissalopez456 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731663799 Julissa Guadalupe Lopez Garcia:

I chose this blogging site page as a resource on the call in, call out, cancel topic that we are discussing in class. I chose this blog page because the blogger, Cynthia Parkhill, talks about the effects of the call in, call out, and cancel culture. Parkhill even provides specific examples of authors falling as victims, learning from their mistakes, or having their faults pointed out. Parkhill talks about the misrepresentation of minority groups, including the ones with disabilities like her. She also talks about the dangers of attacking authors who did not mean any harm as well as the threat that authors can be to readers, including young readers if they misrepresent minorites. It is clear that the call in, call out, cancel culture is found among readings that include religious and sexual content. This should not be the case because religion and sexuality is part of our everyday lives. ]]> 2021-09-10 18:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731663799 aprily2001 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731754309 April Yang:
I chose this article because it provided me with a very detailed definition of cancel culture and information about several reasons why it affects children's literature, specifically in Dr. Suess books. The article also gave specific information as to why each reason was important to consider. Cancel culture is ideally new but the concept is the same. One quote that really stood out to me throughout this article was, “This either/or thinking is actually an element of white supremacy culture, and it’s meant to divide, Weaver said. So, if we continue to perpetuate that through this cancel culture narrative, we’re going to continue to stay divided” (Weaver). The idea of racial portrayals through cancel culture creates disparities through an innocent author whose work was meant to encourage acceptance and understanding. It saddens me that some Dr. Suess books are discontinuing as I grew up reading them most of my childhood. Though of course racism is not okay, I feel that we as a community still need to stay aware so that more understanding can grow through people stepping out of their comfort zone to experience different people and cultures. ]]> 2021-09-10 19:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731754309 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731805892 Rosanna Davila:
This video is by a 'pop culture breaking news' channel about children book authors who have publicly cancel themselves before the internet cancels them. The authors talked about in this video are canceling themselves out of fear of losing their career. They are scared that, as said in the video "[they are not] complying with the latest norm”. I agree with this video and feel bad for the authors. The world has gotten extremely polarized; there is only black and white and if your opinion is gray in any way, you will be burn. One of the authors (around min 4) asked bookstores to pull their books out because non-Japanese individuals thought the illustrations were based on stereotypes because the girl in the book is wearing a Japanese outfit. According to the video, the publisher who has Asian heritage considered the book “celebratory and fun” and identify with the character. The author is too scared of being cancelled as a human being and chooses to cancel his book before extremists cancel him. I think cancel culture is becoming extremist and a dogma in itself. There are universal unforgivable crimes like sexual abuse or blunt bigotry that requires to cancel that human being no matter how good or bad their writing is. But humans are more complex than black and white. If drawing a character with Asian-inspired clothes is offensive for non-Asian humans, we need to reevaluate how to engage in civilized dialogue. 

]]> 2021-09-10 20:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731805892 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731819646 When thinking about call in, call out, or cancel I get stuck between call out and cancel because I feel call out is necessary to point out the things that are wrong because it important to voice your opinions in a manner of being an activist. If someone notices that something is wrong its important to point it out. On the other hand on cancelling culture I feel it just quits everyone from making a change. Sometimes this can be beneficial because voicing opinion can create a controversy of the topic. It aggravate people and cause them to become negativity about the topic. Reading the Dr. Seus article creates issues for me because I used to love reading those books because they were funny to me. As a kid I didn't notice the controversies that were shown but its scary to see literature growing in a manner of being racist. ]]> 2021-09-10 20:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731819646 zinniatran https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731956559 Zinnia Tran:

This article is from the artshub website, which goes into an explanation why the recall for Dr.Seuss's book is not prompted by cancel culture. With the recall of six of Dr. Seuss's books that contains racist caricatures and themes, many people have called out that cancel culture is affecting children's book by taking away books with memories and meaning in many people's childhood. Those people argue that there is no need to be canceling children's book, especially that of Dr Seuss who has been a well respected author in the field. The article argues, however, that no one is "cancelling" Dr Seuss. Their statement is that Dr Seuss's book were written in a time with significant racial issues, and it is only appropriate to recall the books containing racist caricatures and themes in a time that is now more enlighten and aware about racial injustices. The article also adds that children's books are among those most often to be banned or censored, even without cancel culture. It is only appropriate that the books that children read should include diversity and free of racist themes that would affect their social perceptions of other groups. Although many view cancel culture is extreme, I believe it is also important to call out problematic books so that we can bring awareness and change. The article concludes by stating that "kids and teens, like adults, need to see themselves in the books they read, and young white readers need to see other cultural groups as something more than illegal, or violent, or criminal". ]]> 2021-09-10 22:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1731956559 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732132015 Wendy Salgado: 
I chose this article because it has many great points about "cancel culture" and completely removing books from libraries or classrooms. One of the points that the author makes is that books like the six Dr. Seuss books that were canceled should not be completely removed from classrooms. The author also explains that these books can be used to help guide discussions into why these books are problematic and give students a different perspective of the stereotypes that are shown in the books. I believe that this is a good point because it might be hard to have these conversations in classrooms and having materials and resources can be very helpful. The author also states that there are many books that have the same writing elements as the Dr. Seuss books that are more inclusive and that can be used in classrooms. ]]> 2021-09-11 02:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732132015 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732177400 Alberto Hernandez:

Hello class I selected this article one of  the iconic character of Looney Toons, Speedy Gonzales. Recently the public have called for the cancellation of this character due to what the article states "helped popularize the corrosive stereotype of the drunk and lethargic Mexicans,”.  Watching this show on a regular basis I never received the impression that this character was a drunk or lethargic but rather he was a fast character that could get out of any trouble, Because of Speedy I was actually inspired to run track. I personally believed that shows from the past don't need to be canceled but rather have new shows that portray character how we as a society should be treating others.]]> 2021-09-11 03:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732177400 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732234975 Vivian Nguyen: 

I included this article because of the topic "cancel culture" being explained as it also demonstrates examples that we may not have thought of. The concept of cancel culture has been brought up more recently due to today's society and the bigger picture we see now. This article explained that it is in fact hard to cancel a dominant culture. Dr.Seuss books were taught in school and were "not censored, not banned, not illegal" (Strauss). These children books shaped the culture that are still being taught to today, despite the disheartening truth of racism. It is easy to "cancel" a certain culture, but it can also become toxic and almost "addicting". Strauss mentions that the author may not have intended it to be offensive and aware of the racist characters. I believe that cancel culture shouldn't end someone's career entirely, but to allow them to grow and learn from their mistakes. ]]> 2021-09-11 04:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732234975 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732292746 Natalia Casillas:
I chose to add this article because it shows examples of two authors, Kosoko Jackson and Amelie Wen Zhao, who publically acknowledged when their books were canceled. These authors received backlash from the Twitter community over problematic aspects of their novels: "A place for Wolves" by Kosoko Jackson, & "Blood Heir" by Amelie Wen Zhao. These authors publically issued apologies along with their novels' new (later) publication dates. This article not only gives examples of calling out and canceling of authors but it also defines how public internet canceling is different than criticism from established critics. On top of this, this article also gives different perspectives on people's opinions of cancel culture, from librarians to publishers. One aspect of this article that really caught my attention was Katy Waldman's research on why books that have problematic and insensitive aspects are still being published. She stated, "(the) people who are most qualified to weigh in on a text’s treatment of marginalized identities are often the least likely to do so." (Waldman) Waldman basically found that marginalized groups are less present in publishing companies. Lastly, the author of this article also interviewed a marketing manager who indicated that fear over cancel culture and not wanting to be called out can possibly lead publishers to cut down the number of diverse books that they publish. This opened my eyes to the negative consequences representative/ inclusive children's books might face because of cancel culture.]]> 2021-09-11 06:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732292746 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732297328 Tin Ma:
I chose this article because I think it is a controversial topic. Cancel culture has been effective in combating racism, sexism, or any other form of aggression or insult. However, Cancel culture will bring a feeling of disappointment and possibly grief to readers about the cancellation of their beloved author or book. I think the cancellation culture shouldn't be overused. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and correct the mistakes they have made. No one is perfect, if they dare to stand up to admit and correct their past mistakes then they should give them a chance.]]> 2021-09-11 06:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732297328 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732313655 Melissa Iniguez: 
I chose the article 'Is decision to discontinue some Dr. Seuss books latest example of cancel culture, or is it a sign we’re becoming ‘less racist' because out of all the articles I read this one does a good job breaking down and introducing me to cancel culture. This article allows us to see the different thoughts when it comes to cancel culture but most importantly carries a message. " 'Weaver suggests, bridges can be built between communities and more understanding can grow through people stepping out of their comfort zones to experience different people, spaces and cultures.' "(Weaver). This bridge shows how we should not just focus on getting a certain book or story canceled, but use the differences and knowledge to create change and help with racism and equality amongst one another. Making us see how we should work together as a community to not only learn about others but understand and be respectful towards our differences. ]]> 2021-09-11 06:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732313655 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732313850 I chose this article because it gave many good examples of authors that have been cancelled and the details behind them. Some of these authors are even in certain communities that "cancelled" them. I believe it is a very thin line when it comes to offending. I do not believe that all books should follow a specific "politically correct" narrative because it is still good to have other perspectives, even if they are wrong, so that readers can see all sides. I really liked a quote from the article where they are talking about a book that was cancelled before being published, "...(the book) should have failed or succeeded in the marketplace of ideas. But it was never given the chance." Books should be judged on the plot and creativity by readers who want to read it, not Twitter critiques. ]]> 2021-09-11 06:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732313850 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732321807 Jada Paez Suares: When choosing an article this one in particular caught my attention. I think that as more people use social media this idea of cancel culture is becoming a huge thing in where we revisit the past and get to call out what flew over some people's heads. Things have changed and what was "tolerable" back then also has. Many get their information from online resources so it is so important to make sure everything is up to date and correct or it could influence people very negatively. I think cancel culture could be used greatly if used appropriately. It could be hard to learn that your favorite artist could have a racist past, but they should get exposed. You should know who you are giving your money towards. This can be the case with children's book authors. Although they have influenced a whole generation, their ways should still be spoken against if needed. There are many non-problematic authors that should share their voice with the future.]]> 2021-09-11 07:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732321807 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732757525 Jhennifer Lemus: This article, "The war on words: how cancel culture is taking over the world of books", covers over the basic meaning of what is cancel culture and the relationship it has with social media. The audience opinion is what determines the #canceling of and author or anyone who is an artist, most of the times these artist are canceled in social media, if anything that they post becomes offensive and controversial. I read this article because. I recognized some of the controversies that they talked about, one recent and most famous one would be J.K Rowling and her transphobic comments. The article went even further in to talking how her controversy even affected the people she was working with and the fans who were enjoying it.]]> 2021-09-11 16:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1732757525 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1738106917 I used this link because I reminded me of how many of these books I own/owned growing up. They were books everyone had and loved. I still have many in my own children's libraries in their rooms. For example, I remember even having a green eggs and ham day at school where parents came in and cooked us all green eggs and ham and we read Dr. Seuss books. This short article talks about one person's point of view on cancel culture. I can understand some works needed to be retired, but cancelled? Is it possible to separate or "cancel" an author and keep their previous works alive?]]> 2021-09-14 03:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1738106917 https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1740521486 Mae Horner: 

I chose this article because it named 5 Banned Books from American literature. The author of this article was stating the positive and negative affects of cancel culture. On one hand, canceling a specific list of books can lessen the racism, sexism, and disrespectful or hurtful language to some readers. But on the other hand, canceling books can also negatively affect others. Authors see their books being taken away, all of the hard work and time that they put into writing a book, and it is being canceled right in front of them. The article states, "banning books has often been used as a means to silence and 'cancel out' the voices and opinions of authors". So, I can see how banning books is a way to protect other's from offensive comments and disrespectful slurs. But, authors are kicked to the curb and have no choice but to have their projects stripped from them. Which means no one is able to read the books that they put their hard work into. ]]> 2021-09-14 19:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jamescoleman3/as38qg9h4xzs9yud/wish/1740521486