'Captain Underpants' Spinoff Book Pulled For Racism

The Captain Underpants series is being removed from shelves by Scholastic due to claims of passive racism, particularly in the 2010 book The Adventures of Ook and Gluk. Author Dave Pilkey has apologized for the racial stereotypes in the book and intends to donate proceeds from its sales to Asian advocacy groups.

Why is the Captain Underpants series being removed from shelves?

• Because of low sales

• For promoting violence

• Because it perpetuates passive racism

• Due to its outdated language

Which book in the Captain Underpants series is specifically mentioned for causing concern?

• The First Epic Novel

• The Adventures of Ook and Gluk

• Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot

• Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle

What year was 'The Adventures of Ook and Gluk' published?

• 2010

• 2005

• 2015

• 2020

What action has the author Dave Pick Pilkey taken in response to the controversy?

• He has decided to stop writing books

• He has apologized and plans to donate book sales to Asian advocacy groups

• He has ignored the controversy

• He has sued the publishers

To whom does the author plan to donate the proceeds from the book sales?

• Animal welfare groups

• Educational charities

• Environmental organizations

• Asian advocacy groups