Scholastic: Bye Bratz

Scholastic has dropped the Bratz brand from its book clubs and book fairs following complaints that they promote the sexualization of girls. The publisher, however, says the move was part of a routine decision to “rotate the books in our book selection.” The titles are a spin-off of the popular 10-inch dolls, which have large heads, wide eyes, and full lips—and are often dressed in miniskirts, fishnets, and feather boas.