Tag: PEN American Center

Book Removals May Have Violated Students’ Rights, Education Department Says

The U.S. Department of Education reached a settlement with a Georgia school district after launching an investigation into whether book removals created a hostile environment for students.

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.

Striking Writers Find Their Villain: Netflix

Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala.