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Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support

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Briefings

Sally Rooney's books were removed from UK libraries and bookstores following her support for Palestine Action, a group advocating for Palestinian rights. This action was taken by the UK Library Association and the British Library, citing safety concerns. The decision was made without prior consultation from the author, who has since expressed disappointment. The incident highlights tensions between literary freedom and political activism in the UK.

Key points

• Sally Rooney's books were removed from UK libraries and bookstores.
• The removal was based on her support for Palestine Action, a group advocating for Palestinian rights.

Context

The UK Library Association and the British Library acted to remove Sally Rooney's books following her support for Palestine Action, a group advocating for Palestinian rights. This decision was made without prior consultation from the author, who has since expressed disappointment.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific incident of book removals. No details on the number of books removed, the specific dates of removal, or the author's response beyond general disappointment are provided.

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