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Including Felix, nine of ten nominees turned down the award.
His memoirSinkwas longlisted for the Jean Stein Award before he refused consideration.
The current war in Gaza is horrific, reads an April 18 statement from PEN America.
(Simultaneously, PEN has faced other eyebrow-raising press.
The writers are also calling for action against leadership.
That year,six PEN membersboycottedthe PEN America Gala.
Life first; debate later.
She argues that conversation, not silencing, is the only way forward.
Binyam refused two prizes forHangman: the Jean Stein Award and the $10,000 Hemingway Award for Debut Novel.
How could I possibly pass up an opportunity to join an organized protest?
How could I live with myself if I chose to prioritize my own career instead?
It wasnt an easy decision, but it was a simple one.
I hope PEN America makes the same decision.
With the ceremony canceled, its clear PEN heard the calls.
How it answers them remains to be seen.
