Mysterious Benedict covers to be "adjusted".

School Library Journal reports that Little, Brown has said:

“The character’s skin color is accurately reflected in the interior, black-and-white illustrations in all the books. While Sticky’s complexion is different relative to the other characters on the covers, the difference is subtle and therefore the jacket illustrations do indeed seem misleading.”

While that statement strikes me as somewhat... disingenuous, I do realize that it isn't really possible for Little, Brown's Publicity Director to say something along the lines of, "You know what?  You're right.  We screwed up.  [Edited to add: AND WE'RE SORRY.]" 

Anyway, I'm glad they're fixing the covers.

In related news, see The Book Smugglers' new feature Cover Matters, as well as the new Readers Against WhiteWashing Facebook group.  And if (SOMEHOW) you've missed all of this, there's a good rundown over at Racebending.

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Previously:

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Puzzling Change of Skin Color