PEN America awards called off after Gaza boycott

PEN America cancels awards ceremony after writers protest

PEN America has cancelled its annual Literary Awards ceremony after nearly half of the authors nominated withdrew in protest over the organization's response to the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza.

PEN America calls off awards ceremony after writers drop out over response to Israel-Hamas war

Nine of the 10 authors nominated for the Jean Stein book award - which carries a prize of $75,000 - withdrew their work, and the money will now be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.

PEN America Cancels 2024 Awards Ceremony Amid Criticism Of Org’s Response To Israel-Hamas War

Prominent literary organization PEN America has canceled its annual awards ceremony, which was due to be held next week, after 28 authors chose to withdraw their books from consideration. The group has faced increasing backlash over its response to the Israel-Hamas War. Among those dropping out was debut novel finalist Rachel Eliza Griffiths, wife of former PEN president Salman Rushdie, according to the Associated Press. Of those withdrawing a…

PEN America Cancels Award After Writers' Boycott Over Gaza

PEN America has canceled its prestigious 2024 awards ceremony after nearly half the writers nominated for a prize withdrew their work in protest of the organization’s stance on the war in Gaza. The group, which is dedicated to free expression, announced on Monday the cancellation of the April 29 awards in New York City. Some 28 of the 61 authors and translators who were nominated for awards had this year withdrawn their books, citing PEN America…

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

PEN says 28 writers have withdrawn their books from consideration

PEN America awards called off after Gaza boycott

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