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HarperCollins “Continues to Stand By” Challenged Anne Frank Book

March 24, 2022
By Katy Hershberger

Yesterday, after Dutch publisher Ambo Anthos said it would recall copies of The Betrayal of Anne Frank, which was refuted by Dutch historians, HarperCollins announced that it would continue selling the book. “HarperCollins Publishers continues to stand by the publication of The Betrayal of Anne Frank. While we recognize there has been some criticism to […]

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Harper UK to Remove Story from Walliams Book Following Criticism

October 4, 2021
By Katy Hershberger

Harper Collins UK will remove the story “Brian Wong, Who Was Never, Ever Wrong” from THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN by David Walliams, following criticism that it contains stereotypes in the character of a Chinese boy. Originally published in 2016, a new edition of the book will be published in March in the UK, with a […]

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Controversies: NYT Says Cuomo’s Book Gave PRH “Ethical and Financial Headaches”

August 11, 2021
By Michael Cader

Following the announcement of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation as governor of New York, the NYT revisits the “ethical and financial” headaches of American Crisis: Leadership Lessons From the Covid-19 Pandemic — even though the book has been functionally dead for months (selling approximately 350 hardcovers since the beginning of April). As they note, the book significantly […]

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ABA Follows Up With Members After Offensive Incidents

August 9, 2021
By Katy Hershberger

ABA ceo Allison Hill sent a follow-up letter to members on Aug 5, explaining how recent incidents happened and detailing plans for the future. On the inclusion of the “anti-trans book” in the July white box mailing, the letter explains that up until now there has been no oversight into what is included in the […]

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Hay Festival Founder Resigns After Investigation

August 2, 2021
By Katy Hershberger

Hay literary festival founder and director Peter Florence has resigned after the board upheld an independent investigation over an internal allegation of bullying. Florence was suspended in October, and the board will now be looking for a new director. In a statement, Florence criticized the process, saying: “I consider that my role had become untenable […]

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ABA Apologizes for Sending Paperback of Anti-Trans Book In July White Box

July 14, 2021
By Katy Hershberger

The American Booksellers Association received backlash online after including the paperback edition of Regnery’s Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters in the July White Box mailing, along with a promotional sales sheet. The book has been criticized as transphobic, and is the source of other controversies, including complaints from Amazon employees, two of […]

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