Scholastic Book Fair or Indoctrination Station? The Curious Case of "Melissa" and Friends

Remember when book fairs were all about picking out the latest Goosebumps or snagging a cool eraser shaped like a hamburger? Well, times have changed! Now, between the neon bookmarks and overpriced posters of kittens, some books come with a side of ideological agenda. From Melissa to activist manifestos disguised as bedtime stories, are these fairs still about reading—or something more? Buckle up for a hilarious (and slightly alarming) deep dive into what’s really lurking behind those stacks of "must-read" books!