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PEN America Axes 2024 Awards Ceremony Over Gaza Protests

‘A DIFFICULT DECISION’

Nearly half of all nominees withdrew their names for consideration over what they say is an inadequate stance on Gaza.

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

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A view of awards on display during the 2023 PEN America Literary Gala at American Museum of Natural History on May 18, 2023 in New York City.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for PEN America
Amanda Yen

Amanda Yen

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