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Book prize ‘paused’ after trans backlash over gender-critical nominee

Hundreds of authors called for John Boyne’s novel to be dropped and fellow contenders withdrew in protest

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telegraph.co.ukStai leggendo12 mesi fa

Book prize ‘paused’ after trans backlash over gender-critical nominee

Hundreds of authors called for John Boyne’s novel to be dropped and fellow contenders withdrew in protest

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theguardian.com12 mesi fa

Polari book prize cancelled after row over gender-critical novelist

Organisers of the award for LGBTQ+ writers have paused the prize this year, after controversy over the longlisting of John Boyne meant it was ‘overshadowed by hurt and anger’

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venerdì 15 agosto 2025·theguardian.com
Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
lunedì 18 agosto 2025·telegraph.co.uk
Book prize ‘paused’ after trans backlash over gender-critical nominee
Hundreds of authors called for John Boyne’s novel to be dropped and fellow contenders withdrew in protest

Book prize ‘paused’ after trans backlash over gender-critical nominee

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Book prize ‘paused’ after trans backlash over gender-critical nominee

Polari book prize cancelled after row over gender-critical novelist

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Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye

Book prize ‘paused’ after trans backlash over gender-critical nominee

Polari Prize organisers cancel book prize over trans controversy

Polari Prize organisers cancel book prize over trans controversy

Polari book prize cancelled after row over gender-critical novelist