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A story about a Chinese boy in David Walliams's book 'The World's Worst Children' is set to be removed and updated by next year, after drawing criticism for containing 'harmful stereotypes'.
HarperCollins confirmed they will be removing the story of 'Brian Wong Who Was Never, Ever Wrong' from the next edition of the book, which will be released in March 2022, following a meeting with campaigner and podcaster Georgie Ma.
The book, which was illustrated by Tony Ross, was from Walliams' first short story collection 'The World's Worst Children' and published back in May 2016.
Publisher to remove story of Chinese character in 'The World's Worst Children' book by David Walliams (Pictured)
After reading the book back in February, Georgie Ma was outraged of the 'stereotypes' drawn upon in the book and posted on Instagram (Above)
HarperCollins confirmed they will be removing the story of 'Brian Wong Who Was Never, Ever Wrong' from the next edition of the book, which will be released in March 2022
However the short story drew criticism from Georgie Ma, who has a podcast called Chinese Chippy Girl, for its 'casual racism' and is now set to be removed from all future editions of the book.
Speaking to The Bookseller, Georgie Ma said: 'Wong' and 'wrong' are two words that are commonly used in playgrounds to pick on someone if their surname is Wong.
'Even just the way Brian has been illustrated. He wears glasses, he looks like a nerd, he's got small eyes… they're all harmful stereotypes.
'The overall character plays