Bondi library returns book How to Sell a Genocide to shelves after State Library ‘outlines the law’
Summary
A Sydney library returned the book How to Sell a Genocide to its shelves after removing it following complaints linked to a violent antisemitic attack in the area. The State Library of New South Wales reminded the local council of its legal duty to provide free access to information, leading to the book’s reinstatement.Key Facts
- Waverley library in Sydney removed the book How to Sell a Genocide after complaints from a survivor of a deadly antisemitic attack in Bondi.
- The book was critical of Israel and published by Pluto Press, written by Adam Johnson.
- The State Library of NSW intervened by reminding the council about laws supporting library independence and free access to information.
- Almost 2,500 people signed a petition supporting the return of the book to the shelves.
- The book discusses what it considers the US media’s role in Gaza’s destruction.
- The author criticized the council for not explaining the specific reasons behind removing the book.
- Jewish community leaders had expressed concerns and supported the initial removal of the book because of its content and local sensitivity.
- The library council emphasized that while some materials may be upsetting, people should have the right to choose what to read.
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