PEN America Cancels Annual Award After Writers’ Boycott Over Gaza War
by Time
Time— Some 28 of the 61 authors and translators nominated for awards had withdrawn their books over PEN America's stance on Gaza.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.
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 Dozens of nominated writers had withdrawn from consideration by literary and free-expression organizationThe writers group PEN America canceled its 2024 annual awards on Monday, just a week before the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
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....