Muslim Writers Awards recognise Britain’s literary talent

    The annual Muslim Writers Awards will recognise the breadth and quality of literary talent within the UK’s Muslim community tomorrow at the ICC in Birmingham. The Awards have already attracted support from the Prime Minister, local government and celebrity advocates like Jermaine Jackson and James Caan (Dragon’s Den). The ceremony will be broadcast live to…

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      Judges reject ‘offensive’ book to Muslims

      A story based on the Three Little Pigs was turned down from a government agency’s annual awards over fears that it could be offensive Muslims. Judges rejected the digital book stating that “the use of pigs raises cultural issues”. Becta, the government’s educational technology agency, is a leading partner in the annual schools award. The…

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