Roald Dahl's racism was 'undeniable' and 'indelible', says the museum that bears the name of the controversial children's author
The charity said it has been working with several Jewish groups including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Jewish Leadership Council, the Community Security Trust, and the Antisemitism Policy Trust to develop resources for schools.
This will include free educational materials for primary pupils which will encourage them to look at the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through Dahl's characters. Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl"welcomed" the charity's statement which was also placed on a wall of the museum.Ms van der Zyl said:"The new statements - in their entrance gallery and on their website - are an important starting point with regard to providing the full story about a man whose works are enjoyed by millions.
"I look forward to working with the museum more closely to explore further ways to raise awareness on this issue and educate about anti-Jewish hate."in print with the current versions after criticism of recent editing of his work to remove potentially offensive language. The publisher said the classic collection will sit alongside the newly released Dahl books for young readers, which have been rewritten to"cater for the sensitivities of modern audiences".
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