PEN AMERICA
2026 Literary Gala
Join us at the annual Literary Gala on May 14, 2026 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City — a luminous gathering of authors, publishers, and advocates — as we honor those who stand at the front lines of free expression and literature. This unforgettable evening raises crucial support for PEN America’s cultural programs and advocacy to defend the freedom to read, write, and speak in a time when those rights face unprecedented threats.
2026 Honorees
PEN/Audible Literary Service Award
Business Visionary Honoree
Additional honorees to be announced.
Literary Hosts
Gala Co-Chairs
Karen Mehiel
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Colette Bennett
Support the Gala
For more information and other ways to submit payment, please call 917‑710‑5028, or email [email protected].
Learn more about our annual Literary Gala and see recaps from prior years’ celebrations.