Zadie Smith attends the red carpet of the 'Zadie Smith' close encounter during the 16th Rome Film Fest 2021 on Octoin Rome, Italy. American exception, begins with Trump without naming him. Her long sentences, pithy anecdotes and thought-provoking reflections take us on a journey of our world filled with contempt.

Others receiving awards will include Audible founder Donald Katz, cited by PEN as this year’s Business Visionary Honoree. Novelist Zadie Smith’s essay collection, Intimations, written during the early days of the pandemic shows us why contempt is deadlier than COVID-19. Smith will be among the guests May 23 at PEN America’s annual literary gala, to be held in Manhattan at the Museum of Natural History. Her considerable influence only seems to grow ever more far-reaching with time.” “She is not just one of contemporary fiction’s most groundbreaking voices, but also amongst our most insightful critical minds. “Zadie Smith’s impact cannot be understated,” PEN America President Ayad Akhtar said in a statement Friday.

The PEN literary award is presented to “an important writer whose work has drawn a wide audience and who helps us understand the human condition in original and powerful ways.” Smith, 46, the youngest ever recipient of the literary prize, is known for novels “White Teeth” and “NW” and such essay collections as “Changing My Mind” and “Intimations.” She recently contributed the introduction to a stand-alone book edition of Morrison’s short story “Recitatif.” NEW YORK (AP) - Author Zadie Smith is this year’s winner of the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, an honor previously given to Toni Morrison, Stephen Sondheim and Margaret Atwood among others.

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