Two children’s laureates to give Sally Rooney royalties after ban on UK sales
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Books category. Published on October 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Books category. Published on October 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Irish and Welsh authors Chris Haughton and Nicola Davies show solidarity over Rooney’s support for Palestine Action
The children’s laureates for Ireland and Wales are donating royalties from their works to Sally Rooney in a show of solidarity after she was forced to stop selling books in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action.
Chris Haughton, Ireland’s children’s literature laureate, said he also wanted to demonstrate the “absurdity” of the bestselling author being unable to receive royalties from her own UK sales because of her public support for the direct action group.
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