Scholastic said it will no longer distribute "A Birthday Cake for George Washington" because the picture book doesn't include enough historical context regarding slavery.
The publisher's decision comes after the text, by Ramin Ganeshram and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, was criticized for its depiction of slavery.
Scholastic pulls George Washington book after slavery backlash - Jan. 18, 2016
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