Books Mac Barnett Faces Blowback for His Criticism of Children’s Books
Mac Barnett, the national ambassador for young people’s literature published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback.
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· May 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Mac Barnett, the national ambassador for young people’s literature published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback.
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