Ava DuVernay, Diane Warren, Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., Julie Brown Honored at PEN America 2019 LitFest Gala
Last night, PEN America hosted their 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, a celebration of free expression and the literary arts that honored some of the brightest names in… More
Kathy Griffin, Chrissy Metz, and Susan Kelechi Watson Join Illustrious Lineup of PEN America’s 2019 LitFest Gala in LA
“We could not be more excited to have Kathy Griffin and Chrissy Metz joining our LitFest Gala lineup this year. These incredible women have both used their voices to… More
First Amendment Champion Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., Earns PEN America’s 2019 Distinguished Leadership Award
"When people with power come after you for something you've said, you want Ted Boutrous in your corner." More
Groundbreaking Director, Producer, and Activist Ava DuVernay to Receive Voice of Influence Award at PEN America 2019 LitFest Gala
(Beverly Hills, CA)—PEN America announced today that groundbreaking director, producer, and activist Ava DuVernay will receive the Voice of Influence Award at the organization’s 2019 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills. She… More
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