'13 Reasons Why' book author kicked out of group following sexual harassment allegations

13 Reasons Why author Jay Asher was expelled from a writing organization in 2017 due to violation of the organization's sexual harassment policies.

As the #MeToo movement spreads to publishing, Asher's name came up in the comments of a School Library Journal article on sexual harassment in children's publishing. 

"I find it bizarre and horrifying that nobody has named Jay Asher," the anonymous user wrote. "I am equally horrified at hearing of his disgusting Twitter claims of being so very pro – #MeToo and #TimesUp. The irony is incredible, and belongs in an episode of Black Mirror." Read more...