Newsmaker: Censoring Huck Finn?

A Mark Twain scholar is planning to release a new edition of the classic "Huckleberry Finn," with the "N" word being replaced by the word "slave." He says it's not an attempt to render the book colorblind, but many commentators are up in arms.

Guests

• Peder Zane: Teaches communications at St. Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a former board member of the National Book Critics Circle, and editor of "The Top Ten: Writers Pick their Favorite Books."

Resources

• Publishers Weekly: Upcoming NewSouth 'Huck Finn' Eliminates the 'N' Word
• About Peder Zane