From Rolling Stone · Larisha Paul · · 50s
Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kneecap Sign Open Letter Against Sally Rooney Book Ban
Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Kneecap join writers in open letter defending Sally Rooney from UK book ban.
In brief
Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Kneecap join writers in open letter defending Sally Rooney from UK book ban. Sally Rooney's books face UK sales ban after her support for Palestine Action, with authors and actors signing open letter demanding book availability. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Sally Rooney books banned in UK
Sally Rooney's books are banned in the UK over her support for Palestine Action, a direct action group.
“Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist. Her books must be available to the public.”
Open letter signed by celebrities
Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kneecap, and others signed an open letter demanding Rooney's books remain available in the UK.
UK government bans books
The UK government banned Rooney's books after designating Palestine Action as a terrorist organization in 2025.
What to remember
Sally Rooney's books face UK sales ban after her support for Palestine Action, with authors and actors signing open letter demanding book availability.
