About this item
Banning books is downright dangerous -- and if you manage to make it to the end of this book, you might just find out why.From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a hilarious and thoughtful new picture book that underscores the importance of the fight against censorship in schools and libraries across the countryThis is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed.Oh. This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too.FINE. This book is about -- nope! Forbidden! BANNED!Maybe you shouldn't even try reading this book ... But what could possibly be inside?Discover just what happens when we aren't allowed to freely share and explore ideas with this funny, self-referential picture book romp that kids (and grown-ups) will want to read over and over again.
About the Author
Raj Haldar is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling picture book, 'P is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever.' But, for close to a decade, the Philadelphia based rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has been better known for his critically-praised music under the moniker Lushlife.In that time he has amassed a fervent global fanbase across the world and released award-winning viral music videos that highlight his erudite lyrics. The Sunday New York Times describes his work as "an intoxicating mix of captivating rhymes with audacious, gorgeous production." So it should come as no surprise that Haldar is making the leap into the world of children's literature.His work has been featured by The Washington Post, Interview Magazine, VICE, Pitchfork, Village Voice, Mental Floss, BBC, SPIN and more.
