Kid Lit Goes Political

Children's books get hyper-partisan

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2009 4:33 AM CST

(Newser) – Hyper-partisan children’s books are on the rise, bringing the culture wars to an age group typically sheltered from political extremes. Katharine DeBrecht's new Help! Mom! Radicals are Ruining My Country!—which lampoons liberals—is but the latest example. While political books for kids... Read full story »

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