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Oliver's Book Withdrawn After Indigenous Criticism
Jamie Oliver's children's book pulled from shelves due to offensive portrayal of Indigenous Australians.
English
United States
Human Rights ViolationsControversyApologyCultural SensitivityPublishingChildren's Literature
Penguin Random HouseNational Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation
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- Why was Jamie Oliver's children's book withdrawn from sale?
- Jamie Oliver's children's book, "Billy And The Epic Escape," was withdrawn from sale due to criticism for its portrayal of Indigenous Australians using stereotypes and tropes.
- What broader trend is mentioned in the context of Oliver's book?
- Oliver's book faced criticism amid a trend of celebrities publishing children's books, which has led to concerns that established children's authors are being marginalized.
- How did Jamie Oliver and his publishers respond to the criticism?
- Oliver and his publishers, Penguin Random House, apologized for causing offense and admitted their publishing standards fell short by not consulting with Indigenous Australians before publication.
- Which organization criticized Jamie Oliver's book and what were their concerns?
- The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation criticized the book for the trivialization and stereotyping of First Nations peoples and experiences, particularly a subplot about an Indigenous girl in foster care.
- What was a major concern for Indigenous campaigners regarding the book's publication?
- Indigenous campaigners were upset that neither Oliver nor his publishers consulted them before publishing the book, highlighting a lack of cultural sensitivity.