Scholastic yanks picture book about George Washington's slaves

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Scholastic is pulling “A Birthday Cake for George Washington" over criticisms that it romanticizes slavery. The picture book follows one of the president’s slaves, Hercules, and his daughter. Rachel Holt (@ItsRachelHolt) has more.
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