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Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to child exploitation – what do we do with his books?

Silvey is yet to be sentenced – but what we do with his books will be decided outside the court of law.

7 May 2026 9:33

The Conversation

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Australian author Craig Silvey, known for his bestselling books Jasper Jones, Honeybee and Runt, has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Two further charges were dropped, including allegations he produced child exploitation material.

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