The book drew criticism from an Australian education group for how the story depicted and stereotyped Indigenous Australians.
The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia.
Per the BBC, the book — which is a sequel to Oliver's 2023 release, Billy and the Giant Adventure — "features an Aboriginal girl with mystical powers living in foster care who is abducted from ...
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticised for causing offense to Indigenous Australians. The Guardian newspaper ...
Research shows Indigenous voices and stories are sorely lacking from Australian classrooms. This is key component of truth ...
Billy and the Epic Escape cover. (Image source: Penguin Books UK) “I am devastated to have caused offence and apologise wholeheartedly,” Oliver shared in a statement obtained by The Guardian.
Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children’s book from sale in response to claims it stereotypes Indigenous Australian people. The celebrity chef, known for bestselling cookbooks, popular ...
Jamie Oliver has withdrawn a children's book he wrote from sale after criticism that it stereotyped First Nation Australians. In his book, Billy And The Epic Escape, the TV chef tells the story of ...
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous Australians LONDON -- A children's book ...