Six authors have withdrawn as literary hosts of the N.Y.-based PEN American Center gala in protest over the pro-free speech group's decision to give the controversial French magazine Charlie Hebdo a "Freedom of Expression Courage" award.
Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times: Local
Mon, 04/27/2015 - 10:01am
Six authors have withdrawn as literary hosts of the N.Y.-based PEN American Center gala in protest over the pro-free speech group's decision to give the controversial French magazine Charlie Hebdo a "Freedom of Expression Courage" award.