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Gender-critical author denied second literary honour

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An author has been denied a second literary award following a row over his gender-critical views. University College Dublin’s debating society has been branded “cowardly” for rescinding the James Joyce Award given to John Boyne, the author behind The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

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Iconic author has major literary award RESCINDED after backing JK Rowling in trans row

The acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has been denied a second prestigious literary honour award following his public support for JK Rowling's stance on gender issues

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Gender-critical author denied second literary honour

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas author was ‘singled out’ for vocalising support of JK Rowling

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
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