PEN/Jean Stein Award
2026
About the PEN America Awards
Since 1963, the PEN America Literary Awards have celebrated outstanding voices in literature across diverse genres. These prestigious awards honor excellence in translation, fiction, poetry, science writing, essays, sports writing, biography, children's literature, and drama. Website
To a book-length work of any genre for its originality, merit, and impact, which has broken new ground by reshaping the boundaries of its form and signaling strong potential for lasting influence.
To a book-length work of any genre for its originality, merit, and impact, which has broken new ground by reshaping the boundaries of its form and signaling strong potential for lasting influence.
Years when the PEN/Jean Stein Award was given
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