Children’s authors sue LA over library’s cancellation of Read Palestine Week event

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Children's authors Jenan Matari and Nora Lester Murad have sued the city of Los Angeles after its public library canceled a virtual event featuring Palestinian stories. The lawsuit challenges the cancellation, which followed accusations by a library staff member concerning the authors' alleged political views and associations.

Two children’s book authors sued the city of Los Angeles after its public library canceled a virtual conversation featuring Palestinian stories after one library staffer accused the authors of having “strong terrorist ties” and holding “virulently antisemitic views.” The Guardian reported Tuesday that authors Jenan Matari and Nora Lester Murad sued the city and accused…