Changes to Roald Dahl's children's books have ignited a firestorm of criticism from authors, organizations and some readers online. CBS News has reached out to both Puffin Books and the Roald Dahl Story Company for comment. Author Salman Rushdie, who has been recovering after a stabbing attack last summer, wrote on Twitter, "Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship." Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship. Dahl's books have sold over 250 million copies, and his library spans 43 written works, including 20 children's books.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2023 03:27 UTC