The Latest Breaking News from English PEN

London book fair roundup: Idris Elba’s thriller deal, the rise of romcom, and fights against censorship

The actor led the starry book deals, while publishers assessed whether US-style bans are spreading to the UK

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

Anti-racism campaigner’s London book events cancelled amid threat of far-right violence

Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Pioneering publisher Margaret Busby named new president of PEN

The editor, writer and literary critic who was the UK’s first Black female publisher will replace Philippe Sands

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023