Jamie Oliver has withdrawn his children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” from sale in response to criticism from First Nations community leaders, who found it offensive and harmful. The book’s subplot featured a young First Nations girl living in foster care who is stolen by the villain, prompting the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation to accuse Oliver of perpetuating damaging stereotypes. Oliver and his publishers have issued apologies and agreed to remove the book from sale in all countries where they hold rights.
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