San Francisco bookstores pull ‘Harry Potter’ books in protest of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans pledge
Harry Potter novels now unwelcome in bookstores in this US city
- San Francisco bookstores, including Booksmith and Fabulosa Books, have removed J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books from their shelves.
- The decision by the bookstores is a protest against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views and the recent launch of her private legal fund, the J.K. Rowling Women’s Fund.
- Booksmith stated they would not be part of the fund, characterizing it as an organization dedicated to removing transgender rights.
- The J.K. Rowling Women’s Fund claims to support “individuals and organizations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights” in various spheres.
- Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson have publicly criticized Rowling's opinions, while Tom Felton expressed gratitude for her creation.