PEN America to Honor Florida High School Free Speech Activist

PEN America will honor Jack Petocz, the high school junior who fought against book bans and organized students across Florida to protest HB 1557 (the Parental Rights in Education, or “Don’t Say Gay,” bill) with the PEN/Benenson Freedom of Expression Courage Award at the 2022 PEN America Literary Gala in New York City on May 23. Actor Asia Kate Dillon will present the award to Petocz.

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