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Jamie Oliver's Book Withdrawn After Criticism

Jamie Oliver's children's book faces backlash and is pulled from shelves due to its offensive portrayal of First Nations Australians.

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Jamie Oliver

Why was Jamie Oliver's children's book withdrawn from sale?: Jamie Oliver's children's book, "Billy And The Epic Escape," was pulled from shelves due to criticism for its portrayal of First Nations Australians. The book faced accusations of stereotyping and trivializing the experiences of Indigenous people.
What additional criticism was leveled against the book's publication?: First Nations campaigners criticized the lack of consultation with Indigenous communities before the book's publication. This lack of consultation significantly contributed to the controversy.
What was the response from Jamie Oliver and his publishers to the criticism?: Jamie Oliver and his publishers, Penguin Random House, apologized for the offense caused. They acknowledged the publishing standards fell short and took decisive action by withdrawing the book from sale.
Which organization condemned Jamie Oliver's book and what were their criticisms?: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation condemned the book for contributing to the erasure and stereotyping of First Nations peoples. They criticized the subplot about a First Nations girl in foster care.
What larger context surrounds the controversy of celebrity authors in children's literature?: Oliver's book faced backlash amidst a larger trend of celebrities writing children's books, which has drawn criticism from children's authors feeling crowded out of the market.

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