Tag: Literary Freedom
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Adelaide Festival Controversy: Authors Boycott After Randa Abdel-Fattah Dump
Protest Hits Adelaide Festival as Randa Abdel-Fattah Is Dropped Australian readers and writers are watching a growing controversy unfold as the Adelaide festival faces a wave of boycotts from dozens of authors. The dispute began when Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from the festival lineup, with organizers citing concerns over “cultural sensitivity.” The…
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Alberta’s Book Ban Pause: A Step Toward Literary Freedom
In a significant move highlighting the importance of literary freedom in Alberta, Canada, the provincial government has announced a temporary pause on its controversial book ban. This decision comes in the wake of rising concerns from educators, parents, and students regarding the removal of essential classic literary works from school libraries. Among the notable books…