Inclusion of John Boyne, best known for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, described as ‘inexcusable’ given his comments on trans rights
Inclusion of John Boyne, best known for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, described as ‘inexcusable’ given his comments on trans rights
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Hundreds of authors called for John Boyne’s novel to be dropped and fellow contenders withdrew in protest
John Boyne says newcomer authors are ‘losing their opportunity’ with ‘misguided’ campaign
Organisers of the award for LGBTQ+ writers have paused the prize this year, after controversy over the longlisting of John Boyne…
Gender-critical novelist urges writers to re-enter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas author was ‘singled out’ for vocalising support of JK Rowling
Several authors withdrew from the Polari Prize longlist following comments made by writer John Boyne.
