Jamie Oliver Withdraws Children's Book After Backlash Over Cultural Insensitivity
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Jamie Oliver's children's book "Billy And The Epic Escape" has been withdrawn from sale following criticism from Indigenous Australians for perpetuating stereotypes and failing to consult with Indigenous communities. Oliver apologized for the offense caused, and the publisher, Penguin Random House, acknowledged the oversight in their publishing standards.
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