# 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.
- Title: Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kneecap Sign Open Letter…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: sally rooney, palestine action, uk book ban, open letter, paul mescal, daisy edgar-jones, kneecap, sally rooney book ban, uk government, free speech, Paul, Mescal
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/sally-rooney-book-ban-open-letter-paul-mescal-kneecap-1235645995
- Author: Larisha Paul
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:52:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sally rooney, palestine action, uk book ban, open letter, paul mescal, daisy edgar-jones, kneecap, sally rooney book ban, uk government, free speech
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sally Rooney's books face UK sales ban after her support for Palestine Action, with authors and actors signing open letter demanding book availability.