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    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.
    by Elizabeth Blair Apr 23, 2024 1 minute
    Playwright Ayad Akhtar on stage at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards in his role as then-president of the organization.
    Updated April 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM ET

    PEN America has cancelled its annual literary awards ceremony after nearly half of the writers and translators nominated withdrew their books from consideration.

    The awards will still be granted

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