Sally Rooney: On the Record
In 2021 Sally Rooney declined a Hebrew translation deal with Israeli publisher Modan while saying the Hebrew-language rights remained available through a BDS-compliant publisher. In 2026 she arranged a Hebrew edition with Israel-based November Books.
On the record
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October 2021 — Declined Modan’s translation offer while stating that Hebrew-language rights remained available through a publisher compliant with the BDS movement’s institutional-boycott guidelines. [TIME]
May 19, 2026 — Announced a Hebrew edition with Israel-based November Books. [The Guardian]
Where Galil stands
Our opinion: Galil opposes Rooney’s institutional-boycott condition. The record does not support saying she opposed Hebrew translation or access for Hebrew readers.
Updates & corrections
Facts here are documented public statements and actions, sourced and linked, current as of July 2026. Everything under “Where Galil stands” is our opinion. Believe a factual claim is wrong? Email us and we’ll review and correct it.