The prize recognizes “a single-author collection of poetry” published in the U.K. or Ireland “that engages with the impact of cultural or political events on human conditions or relationships.”
‘Politically Urgent, Humanely Thought-provoking:’ Furthering Translation Projects Around the World
Expanding the reach of global literature through translation, a grant program and a literary award are open for submissions.
Writer, Blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah Released From Egyptian Prison
The British-Egyptian writer and blogger highlighted last year by English PEN and Arundhati Roy, was pardoned and released Monday.
Translation: First Winners of a New PEN-and-Booker Program
The newly opened ‘PEN Presents x International Booker Prize’ is designed to give visibility to the work of global majority translators.
Sudan’s Leila Aboulela Wins the 2025 PEN Pinter Prize
The newly named 2025 PEN Pinter Prize laureate Leila Aboulela will give her address on October 10 at the British Library.
English PEN’s Hessell-Tiltman Prize Shortlist: Historical Nonfiction
The Hessell-Tiltman Prize, which recognizes nonfiction books primarily aimed at non-academic readers, announces its 2024 shortlist.
English PEN Announces the Heaney Prize’s First Poetry Shortlist
A shortlist of six poetry titles has been announced for the new PEN Heaney Prize from Irish PEN and the UK’s English PEN.
PEN Pinter Prize: India’s Arundhati Roy Gets UN Backing
Amid widespread world press coverage of charges in Modi’s India, the Booker winner Arundhati Roy prepares to receive the PEN Pinter Prize.
London: The TLS Ackerley Prize Names Its 2024 Shortlist
Newly renamed the TLS Ackerley Prize with a ‘Times Literary Supplement’ partnership, this contest focuses on memoir and autobiography.
UK: Faber in Partnership With English PEN for the Pinter Prize
In London, Faber deepens its relationship with English PEN and the Pinter Prize, becoming the honor’s sponsor for three years.