I recently read the following post on X (Twitter). I know you can't believe everything you read on the Internet, but Dahlia is quite reliable when it comes to reporting on local events. If true, this is not the first time Ontario's Forest of Reading has attracted controversy regarding the anti-Israel bias of authors / books that they've promoted. Steven Bergson, TorontoEditor of Jewish Comix Anthology ***** dahlia kurtz ✡︎ דליה קורץ @DahliaKurtzSo yesterday I told you about that mob of teens chanting, THERE IS ONLY ONE SOLUTION. Well, today we have an influential figure using her platform to teach kids to FREE PALESTINE — at a festival in Toronto!Nadia Shammas is the author of Squire. Lots of kids were excited to see her at the @ForestofReading Festival.At least two Jewish children were especially excited to buy her book — and have it personally autographed. Until... Nadia gets on stage to receive an award. She's introduced as a Palestinian-American who now lives in Toronto.She gives her acceptance speech. Along with her take on what's happening in Gaza. Then repeatedly calls out:FREE PALESTINE!A speech to Grade 7-12 kids.And those Jewish kids, who really wanted to meet Nadia, immediately made the choice not to purchase her book.Smart kids. They could teach those brainwashed university students, sitting in their own filth a thing or two. University students who were probably radicalized by people like Nadia.Oh, fun fact! The Forest of Reading is run by the government-funded@ONLibraryAssoc (Ontario Library Association) Do you think it's okay for an influential public figure to use a platform like a kids' literacy event to #FreePalestine? Let your thoughts be known:Forest of Reading Director, Meredith Tutchingmtutching@accessola.com1-877-340-1730
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