Tag: Randa Abdel-Fattah
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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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Adelaide Writers’ Week in turmoil as boycott grows after Randa Abdel-Fattah is dropped
Overview: A festival in upheaval The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a landmark event in Australia’s literary calendar, is under intense scrutiny after the festival board cited “cultural sensitivity” in its decision to remove Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the lineup. In the wake of the move, dozens of writers announced they would boycott the event,…
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Adelaide Writers Festival Boycott Over Abdel-Fattah Dumping
Background: what sparked the boycott In a move that triggered widespread debate in literary circles, the Adelaide Writers Festival faced a chorus of protests from dozens of writers and organizers who announced a boycott of the event. The friction centered on the festival’s decision to remove or alter the participation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah,…