Why are Roald Dahl's books being rewritten?

Publisher Puffin hired sensitivity readers to rewrite passages to edit out words such as ‘fat’ and ‘ugly’
Publisher Puffin hired sensitivity readers to rewrite passages to edit out words such as ‘fat’ and ‘ugly’

Roald Dahl reprint reignites criticism against sensitivity readers

POV: Revising Roald Dahl's Classic Children's Books Is a “Dangerous Portent of Future Censorship”, BU Today

Decision to rewrite Roald Dahl's books met with widespread criticism

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Rewriting Roald Dahl: Controversy in Censorship

Roald Dahl's Children's Books Republished to Remove Offensive Language

Roald Dahl's Books Rewritten to Omit 'Offensive' Language

Roald Dahl inclusive book edits prompt “absurd censorship” criticism from Salman Rushdie

Six key changes to Roald Dahl's books sparking backlash

Roald Dahl rewritten: the hundreds of changes made to suit a new 'sensitive' generation

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Salman Rushdie: Roald Dahl's publishers 'should be ashamed' for changing language

Why are Roald Dahl's books being rewritten?

Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove controversial language