The 2026 PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony returns to the historic Town Hall to honor and celebrate remarkable literature, along with the writers, translators, editors, and publishers who helped these stories come to life. We hope youll join us for a night of literary celebration and community. Featuring musical performances by and musical direction by Ulysses Owens Jr, three time Grammy Award winning drummer, the ceremony includes winner announcements, live music, and dramatic readings from ...