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PEN America Statement Regarding the 2024 Literary Awards Ceremony and Conferral of Annual Prizes
“We greatly respect that writers have followed their consciences, whether they chose to remain as nominees in their respective categories or not,” said Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf. “We regret that… More
Announcing the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards Finalists
PEN America is honored to announce the finalists for the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards. More
Tony Kushner to Receive PEN/Mike Nichols Writing for Performance Award at April 29 Literary Awards
Tony Kushner said, “It’s intimidating enough that this honor is named after Mike Nichols, no one ever understood better than him the ways words can be made to perform.… More
Announcing the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards Longlists
PEN America is honored to announce the longlists for the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards. More