NBC, citing a district representative, said Craft's appearance set for Monday was postponed. The Katy schools, which according to the district website serve almost 89,000 students, "temporarily" removed the books from the libraries, KPRC said, citing a district spokesperson. His work has won the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award and the Kirkus Prize, according to his website. Republican Governor Greg Abbott said the law was a "strong move to abolish critical race theory."Ĭraft's "New Kid" and its sequel "Class Act" tell the stories of minority students who enroll in a predominantly white private school. 1 restricts discussions of race and history in schools. Craft on Wednesday said the petition to ban his books also resulted in the postponement his appearance before students.Ī Texas law that took effect on Sept.
Local television station KPRC first reported the ban on the book. The theory, which examines how American institutions might be inherently racist, is mostly taught in law school. White conservatives have rallied to ban it in schools, arguing that it overstates America's racist history. The Katy Independent School District near Houston has stoked the latest controversy over critical race theory, a once-obscure academic concept.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - A Texas school district has removed two books by Jerry Craft from its libraries and postponed his virtual appearance before students after parents complained his graphic novels teach critical race theory, possibly in violation of a new state law.
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