The classic novel Of Mice and Men has been dropped off the Welsh GCSE curriculum after it was deemed 'emotionally harmful for black children' by anti-racism officials.

John Steinbeck's book is set during the Great Depression and follows the friendship of Lennie and George as they try to find work.

But due to some characters using the N-word it will now no longer be read in schools in Wales.

In its place will come a 'wide range' of 'appropriate and inclusive texts' for students from writers of many 'different genders'.