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Children's authors sue LA over library's cancellation of Read Palestine Week event

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Two children's authors are suing Los Angeles after the public library canceled a virtual event featuring Palestinian stories. The cancellation followed allegations from a staffer that the authors held antisemitic views and terrorist ties.

Two children's book authors sued Los Angeles after its public library canceled a virtual conversation featuring Palestinian stories after one library staffer accused the authors of having "strong terrorist ties" and holding "virulently antisemitic views." The Guardian reported Tuesday that authors Jenan Matari and Nora Lester Murad sued the city and accused it of discrimination,...

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