Viv Groskop to donate ‘One Ukrainian Summer’ proceeds to PEN International
Author Viv Groskop to donate ‘One Ukrainian Summer’ memoir proceeds to PEN International, supporting writers at risk.
DeSantis backtracks, supports limiting book bans plan
Ron DeSantis proposes limiting school book bans, amid controversy over policies causing widespread censorship in Florida schools.
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist: history and memoirs dominate
Discover the 2024 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist, celebrating female-authored non-fiction that enlightens and inspires.
Florida school asks for parents’ consent over Black History Month reading
Florida school sparks controversy over parental consent for reading events in Miami-Dade area under new laws.
Majority of authors’ OpenAI copyright claim dismissed
Landmark ruling dismisses major copyright claims against OpenAI by authors, setting precedent in AI legal battles.
Over 500 writers urge PEN America to ‘take a stand’ for Palestine
Hundreds of writers urge PEN America to address Israel’s actions in Palestine, demanding support for free expression.
Buckingham Palace criticises AI books on King Charles’ cancer
Buckingham Palace condemns AI- generated books on King Charles’ cancer as intrusive, vowing legal investigation.
Fight Book Bans Act: ACLU supports national bill to block bans
ACLU supports Fight Book Bans Act to counter classroom censorship, urging support for educational freedom.
#BooksForGaza: writers auction books to support injured children in Gaza
Support injured Gaza children through bidding on signed books in the #BooksForGaza auction by February 12th.
Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes: 10 share £28k award
Nine translators and an editor win major awards at Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes 2024 with a £28,000 prize fund.