Tag: Gessen, Masha

Salman Rushdie Makes Surprise Appearance at PEN America Gala

The novelist, who was stabbed and gravely wounded at a literary event last year, received an award from the freedom of expression organization.

Journalist Resigns From Board After PEN America Cancels Russian Writers Panel

Masha Gessen stepped down following the free expression group’s decision to cancel an event at its World Voices Festival after Ukrainian writers threatened to boycott.