2018 LitFest Gala Hosts: Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, My Favorite Murder creators and authors of Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered, will host the 2018 LitFest Gala. 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 LitFest Gala Literary Hosts
Literary Hosts are leading writers and creatives who sit among our guests. [gallery link="none" size="full" wpmf_folder_id="0" ids="162992,162991,162995,162994,162996,163000,162999,162985,162986,162990,162987,162988,162998,163015,162993,162989"] 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
Tribute Journal & Sponsorship Opportunities
Please consider purchasing a tax deductible tribute to be printed in our full color journal. This is a perfect way to make an additional donation to PEN America or… More
2018 PEN America LitFest Gala Sponsorships, Tickets, & Tributes
PURCHASE 2019 LITFEST TICKETS, TABLES, AND ADS HERE» The PEN America LitFest Gala will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The following… More