PEN America stated that reclassifying "Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" as fiction ignores native perspectives on significant historical events, undermining their representation in literature.
Debbie Reese emphasized the importance of books like "Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" for both Native and non-Native children, insisting that recognizing these narratives is crucial to a fuller understanding of history.
The decision made by the Montgomery county citizens review panel to categorize the book as fiction lacked input from librarians, reflecting a concerning trend in book censorship.
Major libraries including the Houston Public Library maintain that "Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" is nonfiction, highlighting a clash between local decisions and professional library standards.
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