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PEN America awards called off after Gaza boycott

PEN America cancelled its annual literary awards due to 28 writers withdrawing their work in protest over the organization's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Authors criticized PEN America for allegedly favoring Israel and downplaying atrocities against Palestinian writers, leading to withdrawals amid tensions over the conflict.
Out of 61 authors and translators nominated, 28 withdrew their books from consideration, as stated on PEN's website.

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BBC News

PEN America awards called off after Gaza boycott

The prominent literary and free expression group cancelled its awards after a backlash from nominees.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

PEN America cancels 2024 awards after authors drop out over Gaza

Dozens of nominated writers had withdrawn from consideration by literary and free-expression organization

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

PEN America cancels annual award ceremony after writers withdraw over Gaza war

PEN says 28 writers have withdrawn their books from consideration

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war

Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony. Dozens of nominees had dropped out of the

11 days ago·United States

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abc News

PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war

Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony

11 days ago·United States

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Shropshire Star

PEN America cancels literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war

PEN America has cancelled its annual literary awards after dozens of nominated writers withdrew their work in protest over its response to the Israel-Hamas war.

11 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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