The Surrey school district is getting mixed reviews over a decision to replace four books – including To Kill a Mockingbird – on its recommended reading list with more current novels that discuss race and discrimination.
The step – taken last year, but only made public this week – is described as part of the district’s commitment towards anti-racism that was laid out after a 2021 “equity scan” found many students and teachers were experiencing racism in schools.
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