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NSW Department of Education removes children's novel over autism portrayal concerns
3 hours ago
The NSW Department of Education removed Deborah Kelly's children's novel The Thing About Oliver from its curriculum after parental concerns about its portrayal of autism. Advocacy group Square Peg Round Whole claimed the book perpetuated harmful stereotypes and affected students' attendance. Kelly expressed sadness over the removal, emphasizing her intention to respect diversity and promote understanding through her writing.
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