PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war
by Japan Today
Japan Today— 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 event, which was to have taken place next week. PEN, a literary and free expression organization, hands out hundreds of
Los Angeles Times—PEN America cancels awards ceremony amid backlash to stance on Israel-Hamas war. Following criticism of the organization’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, PEN America has canceled its annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding literature. Of the 61 authors and translators nominated for the prestigious awards, 28 withdrew their books from consideration ahead of the event, which was set to be held April 29 at the Town Hall in New York City. Nine of the 10 nominees for the top recognition, the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award and its $75,000 prize, withdrew from consideration....
ABC News—Morehouse College not rescinding Biden's commencement invitation amid some criticism over handling of Israel-Hamas war. Morehouse College will still bring Biden to speak at the school's commencement on May 19, amid some complaints from faculty, students and alumni over the Israel-Hamas war
BBC News—PEN America awards called off after writers' Gaza boycott. The prominent literary and free expression group cancelled its awards after a backlash from nominees.