Anthony Horowitz's claim he was told not to write black characters sparks row
Other writers have reacted with scepticism to the Alex Rider author’s claim that he was discouraged from ‘artificial and possibly patronising’ writing
A furore has broken out in the children’s books world around claims by Alex Rider creator Anthony Horowitz that he was “warned off” creating a black character in one of his novels.
Authors including Ben Aaronovitch and Patrice Lawrence have reacted with scepticism to the claim, as writers of colour accused the bestselling author and screenwriter of diverting attention away from the lack of diversity in print and among novelists.
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