Books Banned from Schools after Author Admits to Crimes

The high-profile West Australian writer appeared in court in Fremantle on May 5 and pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.

Craig Silvey leaves after making a brief appearance for child exploitation charges at Fremantle Magistrates Court in Perth, Australia, on March 16, 2026. AAP Image/Aaron Bunch

The once-popular books of writer Craig Silvey will not return to classrooms or school library shelves in his home state after he admitted to child exploitation charges.

The high-profile West Australian (WA) writer appeared in court in Fremantle on May 5 and pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.