Charlie Brown is a beloved character from the comic strip Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz. Despite his often gloomy and pessimistic outlook on life, Charlie Brown is known for his resilience and determination. In addition to his memorable character traits, Charlie Brown is also associated with the concept of "Charlie Brown magic." "Charlie Brown magic" refers to the seemingly miraculous events or occurrences that happen to Charlie Brown and the other Peanuts characters. These magical moments often defy logic and reality, bringing unexpected joy and happiness to the otherwise mundane lives of the characters.
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Award-winning storyteller David Lubar s third collection of warped and creepy tales, in which the young protagonists encounter monsters of every kind, from a thirsty vampire and wandering ghost to a dreaded math teacher and overly enthusiastic Girl Scout leader. He said visits to classrooms in a Poconos elementary school were similarly canceled because a parent complained to the principal that the stories in his Weenies series, mostly horror and science fiction, didn t all have happy endings.
These magical moments often defy logic and reality, bringing unexpected joy and happiness to the otherwise mundane lives of the characters. One of the most famous examples of "Charlie Brown magic" is the scene from A Charlie Brown Christmas where Charlie Brown's small, sickly Christmas tree transforms into a beautiful, vibrant tree after a little care and attention from the characters. This moment of transformation showcases the power of love and kindness, ultimately spreading the spirit of Christmas to Charlie Brown and his friends.
Weenies stories inflame censor’s imagination
Eight, to be exact. Titles in this series of scary short stories for children include:
“Invasion of the Road Weenies.” “In the Land of the Lawn Weenies.” “Attack of the Vampire Weenies.” “The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies.” “The Curse of the Campfire Weenies.” “Beware All Ninja Weenies.” “Wipeout of the Wireless Weenies.” And “Strikeout of the Bleacher Weenies.”
These books have sold close to 3 million copies and won all kinds of awards and other positive recognition. They’re very popular with young people, and I can see why, just looking at the colorful covers showing live hot dogs in a wild variety of settings and knowing how much children enjoy creepy stories. I’ve read some of his other books, and they’re terrific.
So imagine the surprise of Lubar, who lives in Lower Nazareth Township, when he learned a couple of months ago that a teacher in Kansas was actively seeking to have these books banned from a middle school library because she felt many of the Weenies series story titles — for example, “Fourth and Inches,” which is about football — are sexually suggestive.
Before I share the school librarian’s letter that alerted Lubar to his unexpected notoriety, I’ll explain that attempts at censorship of books and other library materials are sufficiently frequent that the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom maintains a database of reports it receives from authors, librarians and others.
Kristin Pekoll, assistant director of the office, told me they received 275 such reports in 2015.
“They happen a lot more than is reported to us,” she added. She said their research suggests their numbers represent only about 20 percent of the challenges taking place.
With their recently upgraded database, she said, “We can track the actual language used when someone is challenging a book.
“It helps us to understand that mentality and have those conversations with people, to really share with them that their values are great for their families and themselves, but not necessarily for everybody.”
For example, she said, some people have challenged Harry Potter books, not just because of the wizardry but because the young characters are … defying authority.
Lubar told me he was scheduled once to make an appearance to encourage reading and creativity for a group of kids in a summer program — until the wife of the person running the program saw there was a ghost on the cover of one of his books. “She decided I was not fit to speak to the kids because of that anti-Christian concept,” he said.
He said visits to classrooms in a Poconos elementary school were similarly canceled because a parent complained to the principal that the stories in his Weenies series, mostly horror and science fiction, didn’t all have happy endings.
Anyway, here’s that email he received a while back, slightly abridged.
“At our middle school I have a teacher who says the chapter titles of the Weenie books are sexually suggestive to middle-schoolers. I don’t see it, but she is adamant. She has requested the Weenies be removed from the shelves of our middle school library. I am compiling information to fight this, but I wondered if you could send me anything to add to my compilation. Do you have a list of titles and the awards each book has been nominated for or won? Or maybe a list of titles and a list of moral/ethical issues included in each title? Even though I was in a middle school classroom for 16 years, she is very vocal and persistent and I think the administration would side with her over me unless I have LOTS of info backing my reasons to keep your books on the shelves.”
He responded, “Wow. I’m gobsmacked. First and foremost, thank you for your willingness to fight this.”
He referred her to a topical index he had compiled for the first four books, with subjects that included “altruism,” “internet safety,” “litter” and “medical ethics.” He also sent her examples of the awards and recognition the books have received, including one reviewer’s description of him as “The Rod Serling of Middle Grade.” He mentioned the Office for Intellectual Freedom, which she and he ended up calling.
She provided more information about the teacher’s objections, which the teacher claimed were shared by “lots” of parents, although that seems highly unlikely.
“She even went so far as to suggest the cover of the books and the word ‘weenies’ is suggestive … Please understand that neither I nor my library aide found any sexual innuendos in the chapter titles until this teacher came and told us that every sixth-grade boy would think these titles were sexual.”
She listed some of the titles the teacher thought were objectionable, including “Dead Meat,” a story in which a boy is attacked by butcher’s-case meat that comes alive; “Big Bang,” in which a girl tries to end the universe; and “The Ride of a Lifetime,” about a roller coaster. None of the titles had anything to do with sex.
After removing the books until she could investigate the teacher’s claims, the librarian wrote in her last email, “They are going back on the shelves today!”
Pekoll said it’s not always easy to stand up to misguided censorship, because jobs may be at risk.
“The principal is being pressured by parents, and he says, ‘Let’s just remove it’ — and if she doesn’t, she loses her job,” she said. “It’s hard to fall on your sword for that.”
Lubar certainly appreciated that Kansas librarian’s efforts. He concluded, “One thing I hope you’ll touch on is how awesome librarians are.”
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Another example of this magical element in the Peanuts comic strip is Charlie Brown's ability to fly a kite in the simplest of conditions. Despite constant failures and mishaps, Charlie Brown never gives up on flying his kite. On those rare occasions when the kite actually takes flight, it symbolizes Charlie Brown's resilience and the triumph of hope over adversity. Furthermore, "Charlie Brown magic" can also be seen through the interactions and relationships between the characters. Despite their many differences and occasional clashes, the Peanuts gang always finds a way to come together and support each other. These moments of friendship and unity create a sense of magic that transcends the challenges they face. Overall, "Charlie Brown magic" is an integral part of the Peanuts universe. It represents the ability to find light in the darkness, to believe in the extraordinary even when life seems ordinary. Through the ups and downs of life, Charlie Brown and the other characters teach us important lessons about resilience, kindness, and the power of friendship. And in doing so, they remind us of the magic that can be found in the simplest of moments..
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