I mean, have you seen the stats on book censorship? It's crazy! In 2022 alone, over 70% of schools in the UK removed books from their curriculum due to parental complaints or government pressure 
. And it's not just about "Pigeon English" - we're talking about a whole list of titles that explore tough topics like racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Let's look at some numbers: - In the US, 59% of students say they feel uncomfortable discussing LGBTQ+ issues in school
- 71% of educators report feeling pressure to remove books from their curriculum due to parental complaints
- But on the other hand, schools that have implemented diverse reading lists have seen a significant increase in empathy and critical thinking skills among students
By removing books like "Pigeon English" from school curricula, we're not just taking away a student's chance to learn about racism and violence - we're also depriving them of the opportunity to develop empathy and understanding. It's time for us to think outside the box (or book) and start having some real conversations about what we're teaching our kids 
. We need to be discussing these hard topics in school, not avoiding them like they're some kind of bad joke 
. My friend who read "Pigeon English" loved it because it made him think about empathy and stuff, but if we don't have those hard conversations, how are we supposed to be informed and engaged citizens?