![]() ![]() While in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book, the language used about Native Americans was overtly racist (which mirrored overall sentiment at the time), Dahl’s language was far more silly. When reading Dahl’s work, along with classics such as “ Little House on the Prairie,” we use “problematic” language as a learning opportunity for discussion and debate. But unfortunately, avoiding every person accused of antisemitism in literature (and art, sports, etc.) is an impossibility. ![]() It’s ironic that we would begin with Dahl as a Jewish family, given his history of antisemitism, for which his family has apologized. ![]() We were already familiar with his most well-known work like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach,” thanks to their film adaptations, but the depth of Dahl’s writing talent really comes out with stories like “The Witches” and “The BFG.” We call the time “chapters,” and we began the tradition by working our way through a box set of all of Roald Dahl’s work. ![]() Every night, I sit with my oldest children after their younger siblings have been put to bed and we read a chapter of a novel. Three years ago, we began what is one of our most treasured family traditions. ![]()
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