Zadie Smith faces backlash for essay on Gaza campus protests
Explore the controversy surrounding an essay by Zadie Smith on Palestine and campus protests in the New Yorker.
EGM vote at SoA rejects ceasefire call but backs fossil fuel divestment
Historic vote in EGM by Society of Authors (SoA) rejects Gaza ceasefire while calling for fossil fuel divestment, amid criticism.
Freedom to Write Index 2023 reveals rise in writers imprisoned globally
Freedom to Write Index 2023 PEN America report reveals alarming rise in jailed writers globally, urging stronger international protections.
PEN America cancels 2024 World Voices Festival
PEN America cancels 2024 World Voices Festival amid suppression on campuses and backlash over Gaza conflict.
PEN America cancels Literary Awards ceremony over Gaza response
PEN America has announced the cancellation of its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony originally set for April 29 at Town Hall, New York City, although some awards will still be conferred. This decision comes after intense scrutiny of the organisation’s handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighted by the withdrawal of 28 authors from this […]
PEN America faces policy rethink as authors refuse awards over Gaza
PEN America to reevaluate its mission amid authors withdrawing from awards and demands for leadership change over Gaza stance.
PEN America report: the latest on book bans in the US
Explore the rising book ban crisis in U.S. schools in a new PEN America report and the nationwide fight for educational freedom.
Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting library book challenges
Governor DeSantis signs a bill limiting challenges to school library books in Florida, adjusting previous policies.
Horror books boom: 11 creepy works that reflect love of social horror
The resurgence of horror literature reflects our current world, with more social horror books available than ever before.
Top ten most challenged books in 2023
Annual report highlights surge in book censorship in US libraries, spotlighting Top 10 Challenged Books of 2023.