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Boycotting Bailey Gifford: Impact on Book Festivals
This chapter explores the impact of Fossil Free Books' campaign to boycott Bailey Gifford for their ties to fossil fuel companies, genocide, and colonial violence, causing a chain reaction with some festivals withdrawing their association with the company. It discusses the dilemma faced by authors and festivals sponsored by controversial companies, highlighting the debate between activism and financial stability. The chapter also touches on the challenges festivals face in replacing lost funding and the controversy surrounding Bailey Gifford's sponsorship, including speculation on their possible return to festival partnerships.
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