Sean Taylor, the author of a childrens book refused a children's book prize
stating:
"Being on the short list for the 2007 Nestlé Children’s book Prize is a significant
honour for me, especially since so many children around the country have
been involved in choosing the winning books. And I am delighted to accept the
award offered to me.
However, because of questions surrounding Nestlé’s marketing of breast-milk
substitutes, I do not feel able to accept the prize money.
This has not been a decision I have taken lightly. It has involved
conversations with Baby Milk Action (a campaign group against Nestlé), Nestlé
themselves, and an authoritative third party with experience in the field (who
wishes to remain nameless)."
You can read more here:
http://www.babymilkaction.org/press/press12dec07.html
This is the book in question if anyone is interested:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Monster-Born-Sean-Taylor/dp/1843623552
This is the authors contact info if anyone wants to send some support and
applause: http://www.orchardbooks.co.uk/contact.htm
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