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Really Big Coloring Books received notice once again in 2011 when the company published ''We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kid's Book of Freedom''. The coloring book was released prior to the ten-year anniversary of the [[September 11th terrorist attacks]] and drew criticism from [[American Muslim]] groups for its representation of [[Muslims]].<ref>{{cite web|title=9/11 Coloring Book Draws Criticism|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/207958/20110902/9-11-coloring-book.htm|publisher=International Business Times|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> The book contained references to "Radical Islamic Muslim Extremists" ten times and text stating "some Muslim people believe the attacks were a conspiracy caused by Jews".<ref>{{cite web|title=Muslim Groups Express Outrage over Coloring Novel that Depicts 9/11|url=http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/31/muslim-groups-express-outrage-over-coloring-novel-that-depicts-11/|publisher=Fox News|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> The coloring book also asserted that the September 11th terrorist attacks "will change the way America deals with and views the Islamic and Muslim people around the world".<ref>{{cite web|title=Coloring History, Tragedy|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/128392763.html|publisher=NBC 5 - Dallas/Fort Worth|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> Despite the controversy surrounding the book and its disputed suitability for children, the company claimed it was having trouble meeting demand for their product.<ref>{{cite web|title=9/11 Coloring Book Sparks Outrage from Muslim Group|url=http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/09/01/911-coloring-book-sparks-outrage-from-muslim-group/|publisher=TIME|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> |
Really Big Coloring Books received notice once again in 2011 when the company published ''We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kid's Book of Freedom''. The coloring book was released prior to the ten-year anniversary of the [[September 11th terrorist attacks]] and drew criticism from [[American Muslim]] groups for its representation of [[Muslims]].<ref>{{cite web|title=9/11 Coloring Book Draws Criticism|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/207958/20110902/9-11-coloring-book.htm|publisher=International Business Times|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> The book contained references to "Radical Islamic Muslim Extremists" ten times and text stating "some Muslim people believe the attacks were a conspiracy caused by Jews".<ref>{{cite web|title=Muslim Groups Express Outrage over Coloring Novel that Depicts 9/11|url=http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/31/muslim-groups-express-outrage-over-coloring-novel-that-depicts-11/|publisher=Fox News|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> The coloring book also asserted that the September 11th terrorist attacks "will change the way America deals with and views the Islamic and Muslim people around the world".<ref>{{cite web|title=Coloring History, Tragedy|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/128392763.html|publisher=NBC 5 - Dallas/Fort Worth|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> Despite the controversy surrounding the book and its disputed suitability for children, the company claimed it was having trouble meeting demand for their product.<ref>{{cite web|title=9/11 Coloring Book Sparks Outrage from Muslim Group|url=http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/09/01/911-coloring-book-sparks-outrage-from-muslim-group/|publisher=TIME|accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> Prior to the book being published the company stated that it would be donating a portion of the profits from the coloring book to several non-profit organizations,one being Bridges for Peace.<ref>{{cite web|title=9/11 Children's Colouring Book Angers U.S. Muslims|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/aug/31/9-11-children-colouring-book-muslims|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=6 April 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:09, 6 April 2012
Really Big Coloring Books, Inc (RBCB) is an American publisher based in St. Louis, Missouri. The company develops, publishes and distributes children’s coloring and activity books, many of which are over two feet tall. Some of their products have been controversial due to their political content.[1]
Company Overview
Really Big Coloring Books was established in 1981 by publisher Wayne Bell.[2] The company publishes coloring and activity books covering a wide range of topics, including animals and religious themes. The company is best known for its politically-themed coloring books, covering subjects such as Barack Obama, the Tea Party Movement,[3] and Occupy Wall Street.[4] The company distributes its coloring books through wholesale and retail outlets as well as the company's websites. The company claims that it owns roughly 500 domain names related to coloring books.[2] Really Big Coloring Books also distributes its coloring books through a fundraising division. The company states that their fundraising efforts have helped raise over one million dollars for organizations around the world.[2]
Controversy
The Tea Party Coloring Book for Kids
The company first gained national attention in 2010 following their publishing of The Tea Party Coloring Book for Kids.[5] The coloring book, recommended for children aged two to twelve, contained passages reading "When taxes are too high, the high tax takes away jobs and freedom" and "In 1773 we had a Tea Party and this led to freedom from high taxes. Today we are having another Tea Party and this will lead to freedom from high taxes again!"[6] Critics argued that coloring book was not appropriate for children and instead was more suitible for right-winged adults due to its references to the Tea Party.[7] The publisher of the coloring book, Wayne Bell, has asserted that the intentions of the The Tea Party Coloring Book for Kids are not political.[8]
We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids Book of Freedom
Really Big Coloring Books received notice once again in 2011 when the company published We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kid's Book of Freedom. The coloring book was released prior to the ten-year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and drew criticism from American Muslim groups for its representation of Muslims.[9] The book contained references to "Radical Islamic Muslim Extremists" ten times and text stating "some Muslim people believe the attacks were a conspiracy caused by Jews".[10] The coloring book also asserted that the September 11th terrorist attacks "will change the way America deals with and views the Islamic and Muslim people around the world".[11] Despite the controversy surrounding the book and its disputed suitability for children, the company claimed it was having trouble meeting demand for their product.[12] Prior to the book being published the company stated that it would be donating a portion of the profits from the coloring book to several non-profit organizations,one being Bridges for Peace.[13]
References
- ^ "Death threats for Tea Party Coloring Book Publisher". The Washington Post. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Coloringbook.com. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "The Book Bench: A 9/11 Coloring Book". The New Yorker. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "St. Louis Company Releases Occupy Wall Steet Coloring Book". CBS St. Louis. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "Tea Party Coloring Book Publisher Says he's Getting Death Threats". Fox News. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Wayne Bell Posts". CBS News. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Tea Party Coloring Book". KSDK. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Tea Party Coloring Book Prompts Death Threats". CBS News. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "9/11 Coloring Book Draws Criticism". International Business Times. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Muslim Groups Express Outrage over Coloring Novel that Depicts 9/11". Fox News. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Coloring History, Tragedy". NBC 5 - Dallas/Fort Worth. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "9/11 Coloring Book Sparks Outrage from Muslim Group". TIME. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "9/11 Children's Colouring Book Angers U.S. Muslims". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 April 2012.