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Associated Press. (2010). Children's Author Snared in Mix-Up. Education Week, 29(19), 17. http://proxy.library.georgetown.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=eue&AN=508139949&site=ehost-live&scope=site Associated Press published information about the details and process of banning Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you See within the Texas board of education. It goes in depth about the controversy prompted after the banning of censorship in the classroom. This source can be used to add information to the reception section, primarily on the events leading up to the banning of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you See, and the aftermath.

Baker, Isabel,MAT, MLS, & Schiffer, M. B., MFA. (2009). The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry. YC Young Children, 64(5), 63. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/bill-martin-jr-big-book-poetry/docview/197639333/se-2?accountid=11091 Isabel Baker, describes Bill Martin’s collection of poetry books, and explains his writing process. Bill Martin Jr. established a rhythm to his poetry before thinking about the plot or storyline. His purpose in writing these pieces of poetry is to expose children to “the music of language”. This information can be used to add to the background section in the wikipedia article. It will describe the process of creating and publishing his pieces and the purpose of his published poems.

Brodie, C. S. (2004). What Have You Written? Bill Martin, Jr. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 20(7), 45-47. https://www.proquest.com/trade-journals/what-have-you-written-bill-martin-jr/docview/237133166/se-2?accountid=11091 Brodie, C.S. describes Bill Martin’s and illustrator Carle Jr. other published pieces. It provides quotations from Eric Carle about his experience illustrating Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you See and its success. It also provides an accurate brief description of the contents of the book. The information from this source can be used to create a background section on the wikipedia article, which will discuss the authors. In addition, the summary section can be revised with information from this article to make it more coherent.

Elliot, I. (1997). 300-plus Books and Counting: Bill Martin Jr.27, 44-46. https://web-a-ebscohost-com.proxy.library.georgetown.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=17&sid=a9361944-6850-4100-995d-98ec1024adc8%40sessionmgr4006&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwLHVpZCZzaXRlPWVob3N0LWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=507567178&db=eft Elliot describes the impact Bill Martin Jr. and his picture poem books have on students' education. His “careful use of language” and rhythmic writing resonates with students, even if they do not quite understand the text. Bill revises his pieces constantly in order to perfect it. The information from this source can be used in the background information, for the process of writing each poetic book, and the purpose in aiding students reading skills.

Lodge, S. (2003). A Bear of a Project For Martin & Carle. Publishers Weekly, 250(27), 20-21. http://proxy.library.georgetown.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=eue&AN=502907385&site=ehost-live&scope=site Lodge describes the positive recognition from teachers and parents to Bill Martin Jr.’s Brown Bear Brown Bear, What Do You See. It is known for its “cheerful” tone and “rhythmic text.” Martin got an abundant amount of requests for a release of a trade edition. The book has been printed in 8 different languages and sold over 8 million copies. This positive recognition can be added to the reception section, to contrast the controversy and banning of the book. In addition it provides background information to the sequel Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

McClatchy/Tribune news, T. S. (2010, ). AUTHOR MIX-UP GETS KIDS' BOOK BANNED. Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/12D7BBF759DE73A8 McClatchy, goes in depth about the interactions of board members on the Texas board of education, and the decision and mix-up made between Bill Martin Jr. and Bill Martin, that led to the banning of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you See. This source will help add to the reception section and clarify the events leading to the mixup of authors. This source provides direct quotes from board members which will be added as well.

McCoy, L. J. (1991). Interview with a Kansas Author: Bill Martin, Jr. Kansas Journal of Reading, 7, 65-72. http://proxy.library.georgetown.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=eric&AN=EJ428335&site=ehost-live&scope=site McCoy conducts an interview with illustrator Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. discussing their relationship, and process of creating and publishing their children’s poetry books. Carle and Martin describe that they produce books they wish they had read when they were children. In addition, they hope that their books, particularly “Brown Bear, Brown bear, What Do You See?,” help children’s transition into school and reading. This information can be used to add information to the background section of the wikipedia article, because it describes the purpose of their literature.

Shurley, A. T. (2010, ). Confusion bars children's author from curriculum, TX. Associated Press News Service, The https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/1416286917CA06E0 Shurley goes in depth about the mistake made by the Texas School Board of Education, confusing Bill Martin and Bill Martin Jr. She writes the only thing somewhat political Bill Martin Jr. wrote was a children's book teaching children the Pledge of Allegiance. Shurley also writes that the board member’s neglected to do research on both author’s books, including not reading Bill Martin’s “Ethical Marxism” which was the intended banned book. Board member Pat Hardy mentions that she was not in support of the large number of books being approved for the curriculum, so she was quick to ban books without research. This information can be used to add to the reception section, describing the controversy of banning books without thorough research and reason. In addition the backlash the Texas Board of Education received after their mistake.

The Guardian. (2010). When book bans go bad. https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/1303A05274C22A20 Publishing firm the Guardian discusses Bill Martin, author of Marxism, and the controversy prompted by his book. The source doesn't go in depth about the banning of the book itself, but describes the events leading to the banning of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? It clarifies that Bill Martin Jr. does not write political pieces and comments on the stupidity of the mistake. This source will help add info to the reception, and help distinguish between the two authors.

Troop, D. (2010). 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear,' Why Were You Banned? Chronicle of Higher Education, 56(21), A6. http://proxy.library.georgetown.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=eft&AN=48278385&site=ehost-live&scope=site Troop D. discusses the school curriculum in Texas, and its choice to exclude author Bill Martin. In addition, it describes the book in an elegant, but concise way. This source can be used to add information to the reception and the reasoning as to why the author was banned. In addition the summary and description of the book can be used to describe the contents of the book in a clear manner. Avprnow (talk) 13:18, 22 November 2021 (UTC)