Book Debate

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A shadowy figure judges a pile of children's books, while a child cherishes a classic, symbolizing the debate over literary quality.

Mac Barnett's 'Crud' Comment Ignites Children's Book Debate

Children's author Mac Barnett's recent dismissal of popular children's books as 'crud' ignited a furious backlash, including a petition, exposing a raw nerve in the debate over what young readers trul

Adrian Vale·June 12, 2026