Two children's book authors, Jenan Matari and Nora Lester Murad, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles after the public library canceled a virtual event titled 'Read Palestine Week.' The cancellation followed an accusation from a library staff member who claimed the authors had 'strong terrorist ties' and held 'virulently antisemitic views.' The lawsuit alleges discrimination on the part of the city, as reported by The Guardian on September 29, 2026.
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Authors File Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Over Canceled Library Event
Jenan Matari and Nora Lester Murad, children's book authors, are suing Los Angeles after the cancellation of their library event, 'Read Palestine Week.' The cancellation was prompted by accusations regarding the authors' alleged ties to terrorism and antisemitism.
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Children’s authors sue LA over library’s cancellation of Read Palestine Week event
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Authors File Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Over Canceled Library Event