![]() I hope that you, my readers, will forgive me, and learn from my mistake that even unintentional and passive stereotypes and racism are harmful to everyone." "It was and is wrong and harmful to my Asian readers, friends, and family, and to all Asian people. ![]() "But this week it was brought to my attention that this book also contains harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery," the author said in a statement on Friday. Pilkey also shared an apology letter, explaining he had intended the book to "showcase diversity, equality, and non-violent conflict resolution." "It is our duty and privilege to publish books with powerful and positive representations of our diverse society, and we will continue to strengthen our review processes as we seek to support all young readers," the publisher added. File photo: Author Dav Pilkey attends the premiere of 20th Century Fox's "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" at Regency Village Theatre on in Westwood, California. ![]()
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