"Our goal was to equip readers with strategies to challenge anti-Palestinian narratives and to build the kind of media-literate, justice-oriented public that this moment in time demands. I’m glad it achieved its mission."
Dear Editors of rabble.ca and Ms. Zaeem,
On behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME), I would like to express my sincere thanks for your review of the book When Genocide Wasn’t News.
As one of the authors on the Palestine Media Advocacy Toolkit chapter, I appreciate your recognition of its importance. Our goal was to equip readers with strategies to challenge anti-Palestinian narratives and to build the kind of media-literate, justice-oriented public that this moment in time demands. I’m glad it achieved its mission.
Equally important I believe is your inclusion of constructive criticism. Your observation that the book could have further analyzed the power of corporate consolidation and advertiser influence that underpins media bias is appreciated.
I actually brought it up with Jason Toney, my colleague and one the main editors that spearheaded the project. We both agree that these dynamics warrant deeper public scrutiny. Perhaps even a book of its own somewhere down the line.
Thank you again for reading When Genocide Wasn’t News and writing about it with such care. I hope your review brings the book to new audiences.