Late night TV host Stephen Colbert has spoken out in defence of the decision by a Virginia school board to distance the annual Read Across America Day event from Dr Seuss.
The whimsical children’s author has come under scrutiny in recent years, with several of his books containing racist undertones.
Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the presenter said: “It’s a responsible move on their part.
“It’s especially important to be responsive like this,” he added, because Dr Seuss has also so many books that are lovely and teach kids vital lessons that resonate to this day.”