Authors' boycott cancels Teen Lit festival after Ellen Hopkins 'disinvited'
A book festival for teenagers in Texas has been called off following the withdrawal of one writer's invitation on grounds of 'suitability'
A literary festival for teenagers has been cancelled in Texas after a group of authors withdrew in protest at the organisers' decision to "disinvite" controversial young adult writer Ellen Hopkins.
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Tuesday, 7 September, 2010
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