Tune in starting at 6:50pm ET/3:50pm PT for
PEN America’s Virtual Gala.

Join us for this unique, one-night-only event as we toast to human rights, celebrate the power of words, and recognize our deserving Honorees.

WATCH HERE

Tonight's festivities will include President Barack Obama in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow about Obama’s new memoir A Promised Land, the importance of truth, and the freedom to write.

Tell us how you’re getting ready or what you’re most looking forward to, by tagging us @penamerica and using #PENgala.

HONOREES

PEN America Voice of Influence Award: President Barack Obama
PEN/Audible Literary Service Award: Patti Smith
PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award: Xu Zhiyong
PEN/Benenson Courage Award: Darnella Frazier and Marie Yovanovitch

2020 PEN America Corporate Honoree: Frank A. Bennack Jr.

PRESENTERS

Madeleine Albright
Joan Baez
Bono
Ron Chernow
Steven J. Corwin
Spike Lee
Soledad O’Brien
Steven R. Swartz
Emma Thompson

HOST

Franklin Leonard

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