Jamie Oliver has apologized for causing offense over his children's book, stating it was never his intention to misinterpret the deeply painful issue surrounding First Nations peoples.
Penguin Random House UK took full responsibility for the misjudgment, acknowledging their publishing standards fell short and affirming their commitment to making inclusive books for everyone.
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Commission condemned the book as damaging and disrespectful and accused Oliver of contributing to the erasure and stereotyping of First Nations experiences.
Support from Indigenous literary figures like Dr. Anita Heiss and Cheryl Leavy emphasized the need for sensitivity and respect towards First Nations cultures in literature.
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