PEN America cancels 2024 awards after authors drop out over Gaza
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Dozens of nominated writers had withdrawn from consideration by literary and free-expression organizationThe writers group PEN America canceled its 2024 annual awards on Monday, just a week before the ceremony, after facing widespread and mounting criticism over its response to Israel’s war on Gaza.Sixty-one authors and translators were nominated for awards, but 28 of them withdrew their books from consideration, according to a statement released on Monday. Continue reading
The Guardian—PEN America cancels festival after authors drop out in support of Gaza. Cancellation of World Voices festival comes days after organization cancelled 2024 edition of its annual awards ceremonyThe free speech organization PEN America has cancelled its World Voices festival after several authors withdrew their participation over the non-profit’s response to Israel’s military attacks against Gaza.The festival was scheduled to take place on 8 May in New York City and Los Angeles. A prominent group of writers including Naomi Klein, a Guardian columnist; Isabella Hammad;...
Time—PEN America Cancels Annual Award After Writers’ Boycott Over Gaza War. Some 28 of the 61 authors and translators nominated for awards had withdrawn their books over PEN America's stance on Gaza.
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.