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.
Missouri Republican candidate burns LGBTQ books in video

Missouri candidate’s campaign video of burning LGBTQ books sparks outrage and debate on censorship and rights.
PEN America event disrupted by WAWOG protest over Mayim Bialik

PEN America event disrupted by WAWOG protest over Israeli actions in Gaza and Mayim Bialik’s appearance, sparking debate on protest rights.