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Palestinian Authors Face Censorship Amid Rising Backlash

10/9/2025

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Since October 2023, Palestinian American authors report censorship, including event cancellations.
Jenan Matari's Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden and Safa Suleiman's Hilwa’s Gifts faced backlash tied to posts about Palestinian rights.
Many authors report fewer invitations to schools and libraries.
California may pass laws restricting Palestinian narratives; support boosts sales of some banned titles.

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Story summary

Since October 2023, Palestinian American authors report censorship, including event cancellations.
Jenan Matari's Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden and Safa Suleiman's Hilwa’s Gifts faced backlash tied to posts about Palestinian rights.
Many authors report fewer invitations to schools and libraries.
California may pass laws restricting Palestinian narratives; support boosts sales of some banned titles.