2018 Award for Teleplay Excellence: Gillian Flynn and Marti Noxon
PEN America will present award-winning Sharp Objects writers Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn with the Award for Teleplay Excellence at the LitFest Gala in LA. More
Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn To Receive Award for Teleplay Excellence At PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala
“In Sharp Objects, Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn expertly depict the ruthless specter of history and the hurt beating in the heart of women. Literary and enthralling, Sharp Objects was the standout choice for… More
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark To Host PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala
“We're thrilled to announce that writers, comedians, and podcasters, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark will host the 2018 LitFest Gala." More
“What Matters is the Writing Itself”: A PEN Ten Interview with the 2018 Los Angeles Literary Award Winners
"Every step of the writing process is also a choice to include or exclude, and being aware of our own biases in making those choices seems necessary." More
Barry Jenkins to Receive Award for Screenplay Excellence at PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala
“We are thrilled to present Barry Jenkins the 2018 Award for Screenplay for IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK at this year’s LitFest Gala. Mr. Jenkins’ work embodies PEN America’s… More
2018 Award for Screenplay Excellence: Barry Jenkins
PEN America will recognize Academy Award-winning writer-director Barry Jenkins with the Award for Screenplay Excellence at the 2018 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills. More
2018 Distinguished Leadership Award: Marvin Putnam
At the 2018 LitFest Gala, PEN America will recognize media and entertainment litigator and PEN America Trustee Marvin Putnam with the 2018 Distinguished Leadership Award. More
2018 Artistic Expression Award: Ai Weiwei
At the 2018 LitFest Gala, PEN America will honor globally lauded artist Ai Weiwei with the Artistic Expression Award. More
Renowned Creative Activist Ai Weiwei To Receive Artistic Expression Award At PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala
"Ai Weiwei's inventive, iconic, and utterly original lens on contemporary life both within and outside China have bridged the worlds of art and activism, awakening millions to the plight… More
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More books banned.
More districts.
More states.
More students losing access to literature.
“More” is the operative word for our #BannedInTheUSA report on school book bans, which offers a comprehensive look at bans throughout the 2021–22 school year: https://pen.org/report/banned-usa-growing-movement-to-censor-books-in-schools/
@PENAmerica and @righttobeorg’s free virtual #onlineabuse Bystander Intervention training is happening on 9/28 at 1 pm ET. #FightOnlineAbuseNow Register now https://pen.org/event/september-bystander-intervention-how-to-be-an-ally-when-you-witness-online-abuse/
To quote @StephenChbosky whose book The Perks of Being a Wallflower is on the list: "“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need sight.” @pen_int @PENamerica @PENCanada
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