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A shocking case of literary theft has rocked the world of children’s literature, and it involves none other than a prominent black activist and social justice warrior, Rann Miller. His recently published book, “Resistance Stories from Black History for Kids,” aimed to inspire young minds and shed light on important events and figures from black history. However, it has come to light that the book contains numerous passages that have been shamelessly plagiarized from other sources.
National Review recently published an exposé revealing substantial evidence of plagiarism throughout the book. It appears that Miller not only lifted content from obscure websites but also brazenly copied passages from prominent publishers and authors like The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, and even National Geographic. This blatant plagiarism leaves no room for doubt – Miller has betrayed the trust of his young readers and compromised the integrity of his work.
Perhaps the most outrageous example of this literary theft is Miller’s near-word-for-word replication of a passage from a New York Times article. This kind of blatant copying demonstrates a complete lack of originality or creativity on the part of the author. It is a disservice to young readers who deserve authentic and unique storytelling, not recycled words and ideas.
As conservative Republicans, we believe in personal responsibility and accountability. Plagiarism is an affront to these values. It not only diminishes the original authors’ hard work and creativity but also undermines the trust placed in an author by their readers. It is a slap in the face to literary integrity.
A left-wing writer and racial-justice activist wrote a black history book for kids. But an @NRO review found that much of the writing appears to have been copied and pasted from other sources. https://t.co/Z15CM2UP0N
— Ryan Mills (@RyanAMills77) July 7, 2023
The distributor of Miller’s book, Simon & Shuster, has rightfully pulled it from the market pending an investigation. The integrity of children’s literature must be upheld, and any form of plagiarism should never be tolerated. Young minds are impressionable and deserve to learn from authentic voices, not recycled and uncredited words.
It is deeply disappointing that a self-proclaimed fighter for social justice and equality would engage in such unethical behavior. Plagiarism is a betrayal of the very values that Miller claims to stand for. It is an insult to the black community and all those who have tirelessly fought for progress and equal rights.
In conclusion, the exposure of Rann Miller’s plagiarism is a reminder that no one is immune to the temptation of taking shortcuts or claiming others’ work as their own. We must remain vigilant in defending the integrity of literature, especially children’s literature, which has the power to shape young minds. Plagiarism has no place within the pages of a book meant to inspire and educate. Let this be a lesson to all aspiring authors that honesty, originality, and integrity are the foundations of great storytelling.
Source: Red State
