Kate Clanchy was accused of using racist and ableist language in a children’s book she wrote; vocal critics thought she focused too much on descriptions of the children’s race and abilities. She was one of many authors accused of similar behavior.
An early draft press release by the publisher Pan Macmillan at the height of the controversy seemed to indicate support for Kate, but ultimately, the press release Macmillan released apologized for their decision to publish her work. Kate Clanchy split from the publisher.
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That’ll show the woke mob /s
Kate Clanchy was accused of using racist and ableist language in a children’s book she wrote; vocal critics thought she focused too much on descriptions of the children’s race and abilities. She was one of many authors accused of similar behavior.
An early draft press release by the publisher Pan Macmillan at the height of the controversy seemed to indicate support for Kate, but ultimately, the press release Macmillan released apologized for their decision to publish her work. Kate Clanchy split from the publisher.
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