Aboriginal children's book pulled over illustrator's Bondi attack comments
Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.
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Notable Quotes
"The pulping of Bila sets a precedent that any book that is more political, more urgent or more sensitive can be victim to censorship, cancellation and more."
— Jazz Money , Academic
"UQP's handling of Money's book was of extreme disappointment to her, and she would rescind all her remaining contracts with the publisher."
— Evelyn Araluen , Activist
"Her upcoming book, Discipline, would be her 'first and last book with UQP'."
— Randa Abdel-Fattah , Activist
"called the move an 'egregious decision'."
— Melissa Lucashenko , Other
"Publishing a book, no matter the topic, whose illustrator [expresses views such as Chun’s] would be unacceptable."
— Jason Steinberg , Executive
"I stood by 'every word' of the article, 'which was deeply considered and written in close consultation with Jewish comrades'."
— Matt Chun , Academic
"terminating any further projects and contracts with the publisher because of the shameful and abhorrent decision to pulp the work of a fellow Aboriginal storyteller without due process, communication, respect or consideration."
— Evelyn Araluen , Activist
"shameful and cowardly"
— Randa Abdel-Fattah , Activist
"the shameful and abhorrent decision to pulp the work of a fellow Aboriginal storyteller without due process, communication, respect or consideration"
— Evelyn Araluen , Activist
"this is cultural violence and UQP should be deeply ashamed"
— Evelyn Araluen , Activist
"the shameful and abhorrent decision to pulp the work of a fellow Aboriginal storyteller without due process, communication, respect or consideration"
— Evelyn Araluen , Activist
"this is cultural violence and UQP should be deeply ashamed"
— Evelyn Araluen , Activist
Key People
Dženana Vucic is an author recognized for her literary works and commentary.
Eli Schlanger was a rabbi who led the local Chabad mission and was a victim in the Bondi beach shooting.
Evelyn Araluen is an award-winning poet and a critic of censorship in literature.
Jason Steinberg is the president of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies.
Jazz Money is an Indigenous poet and the author of 'Bila, A River Cycle.'
Matt Chun is an illustrator and writer known for his work in children's literature.
Melissa Lucashenko is an acclaimed Australian novelist recognized for her contributions to Indigenous literature.
Natalia Figueroa Barroso is a writer and part of the literary community in Australia.
Omar Sakr is an author and poet recognized for his exploration of cultural identity.
Randa Abdel-Fattah is an Australian-Palestinian writer known for her activism and literary work.
Sara Haddad is a writer known for her contributions to contemporary literature.
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Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.
The University of Queensland Press has canceled the publication of 'Bila, A River Cycle' due to illustrator Matt Chun's comments on the Bondi attack, leading to several authors severing ties with the publisher.
The University of Queensland Press has canceled the publication of 'Bila, A River Cycle' due to illustrator Matt Chun's comments on the Bondi massacre, leading to several authors severing ties with the publisher.
The University of Queensland Press has canceled the publication of 'Bila, A River Cycle' due to illustrator Matt Chun's comments on the Bondi massacre, leading to several authors severing ties with the publisher.
Prominent Australian authors, including Evelyn Araluen, have ended their relationships with the University of Queensland Press after it canceled the publication of an Indigenous children's book over the illustrator's past comments.
The University of Queensland Press has canceled the publication of 'Bila, A River Cycle' due to illustrator Matt Chun's comments on the Bondi attack, leading to several authors severing ties with the publisher.
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