The French government canceled an order for 800,000 copies of a new illustrated version of 'Beauty and the Beast' for children, citing concerns over its suitability for 10-11 year-olds. Illustrator Julien Berjeaut, known as Jul, argues the cancellation is due to the darker-skinned characters he depicted, suggesting racial bias. The ministry claims the illustrations include unsuitable themes like alcohol and illegal trading. Despite the cancellation, the book will still be published, but not funded by the ministry. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)