Jamie Oliver pulls children’s book from shelves after criticism for ‘stereotyping’ Indigenous Australians

Billy and the Epic Escape to be withdrawn worldwide after First Nations groups say fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful historiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJamie Oliver has pulled his children’s book from sale after condemnation from First Nations communities that the fantasy novel is offensive and harmful.Penguin Random House UK on Sunday notified the Guardian that Billy and the Epic Escape would be withdrawn from sale in all countries where it holds rights, including the UK and Australia.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-09 23:13:35 UTC ]

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Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Books for Young Readers

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Scholastic Has a Disappointing Third Quarter

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The Chinese Children’s Book Market Continues to Evolve and Grow

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The Chinese Children’s Book Market Continues to Evolve and Grow

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Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Children’s Books

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At Bologna: IBBY’s International Children’s Book Day

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Bologna 2025: BCBF Welcomes Guest of Honor Estonia

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Bologna 2025: Expanding the Book Fair Tent

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‘Mind-blowingly stupid’: Asio chief criticises News Corp’s alleged attempt to provoke Middle Eastern cafe staff

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