‘They didn’t even read the book’: Palestinian American children’s authors censored in US

Palestinian American children's authors are facing increasing censorship in the U.S., with events being canceled and authors experiencing harassment. Jenan Matari, who recently launched her debut book, saw her promotional event at Chevalier's Books in Los Angeles called off due to community pressure, leading to the firing of the employee who booked it and the resignation of another in protest. This situation highlights a troubling trend of disconnecting marginalized voices from their narratives, raising concerns about freedom of expression and the importance of diverse stories in children's literature.