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Sydney library pulls genocide book after complaint
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A Waverley council library in Bondi removed "How to Sell a Genocide" from its shelves following a complaint, The Guardian reported. Author Adam Johnson criticized the decision, asserting that "reality is often upsetting" and arguing the book deserved a place in public collections despite its provocative subject matter.
A Palestinian advocacy group sided with Johnson, contending that libraries have an obligation to provide access to challenging and contentious titles. The removal sparked broader debate over intellectual freedom, censorship, and the role of public institutions in balancing community concerns against the principle of unrestricted access to information and ideas.
