Indianapolis Public Library is considering removing some Dr. Seuss books. Here's why

The Indianapolis Public Library on Tuesday said it is considering removing a number of Dr. Seuss books from its shelves after the company in charge of preserving the author's legacy announced it would stop publishing six books because of offensive imagery.

"Removing items from our shelves is a decision that is not taken lightly as we strive for open access to materials," IPL communications director Joe Backe said. "We are currently considering how to handle these existing titles within the collection."

The statement comes the same day Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced it would stop publishing the six Dr. Seuss books because the works "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong."

"Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises’s catalog represents and supports all communities and families," the company said in a statement.

The books affected are: "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," “If I Ran the Zoo," “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!,” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.”

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(Evansville Courier Press)