PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war
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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....
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PEN America awards called off after writers' Gaza boycott
The prominent literary and free expression group cancelled its awards after a backlash from nominees.
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