Several authors have declined awards and nominations from PEN America due to the organization's stance on the war in Gaza. The long lists for various categories were announced, with authors like Camonghne Felix, Eugenia Leigh, and Ghassan Zeineddine withdrawing their names in protest.
Camonghne Felix, author of the memoir “Dyscalculia,” expressed solidarity with the protest against PEN's stance on the war. Nine out of 60 nominated authors have requested to be removed from consideration.
