Charismatic children’s character Fancy Nancy may be well known
for saying that ‘every day is Earth Day,’ but her books have now
been linked to one of the world’s most severe deforestation
crises. Independent forensic fiber tests commissioned by
Rainforest Action Network (RAN) and released today reveal
significant quantities of Mixed Tropical Hardwood (MTH) and
acacia fiber in the paper of one of HarperCollins’ best-selling
children’s books, Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas. MTH
pulp is produced using timber logged from the rainforests of
Indonesia, home to critically endangered species such as the
Sumatran tiger. RAN is calling on its members to contact
HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray to tell him they don’t want books
linked to rainforest destruction. HarperCollins is owned by
Rupert Murdoch’s Newscorp. “No child or parent should become an
unwitting participant in rainforest destruction this holiday
season,” said Robin Averbeck, a Forest Campaigner with
Rainforest Action Network. “It is past time for Harp