Palestine book co-written by Alana Hadid pulled from Random House just before release
Summary
A children's book about Palestine, co-written by Alana Hadid and Jenan Matari, was canceled by Penguin Random House shortly before its release due to disagreements over the book’s content. The authors said the publisher altered their manuscript in ways they felt misrepresented their views on Palestinian history and resistance, leading them to withdraw the book and plan to publish it elsewhere.Key Facts
- Penguin Random House planned to release a book about Palestine aimed at children aged 10 to 13.
- The book was co-written by Alana Hadid, an activist, and Jenan Matari, an author.
- The book addressed Palestinian history, occupation, resistance, and diaspora using personal family stories.
- The authors objected to editorial changes made by the publisher after the book was believed to be finalized.
- A major dispute involved how to describe the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks and the right to resist under "colonial domination."
- The authors pulled the book and will publish it through Interlink Books, a Palestinian-owned publisher.
- Penguin Random House said the editorial process followed standard procedures and supported the authors’ choice to cancel.
- The book was part of the "Race to the Truth" series, which features nonfiction books by marginalized authors about history.
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