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JK Rowling honoured by PEN for literary and humanitarian work

NEW YORK — JK Rowling’s passion for free expression is so strong it extends to someone she’d otherwise not care to discuss: Donald Trump.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Photo: Reuters

Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Photo: Reuters

NEW YORK — JK Rowling’s passion for free expression is so strong it extends to someone she’d otherwise not care to discuss: Donald Trump.

Speaking Monday night (May 16) before hundreds gathered for PEN America’s annual gala at the American Museum of Natural History, the Harry Potter author noted that she opposed a recent petition calling for banning the presumptive Republican presidential nominee from entering the United Kingdom, saying such actions endangered everyone’s rights.

Rowling received a PEN award for her writing and her humanitarian work.

PEN, the literary and human rights organisation, also honoured imprisoned Egyptian author Ahmed Naji, whose brother Mohamed accepted on his behalf; Hachette Book Group CEO Michael Pietsch; and Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha and LeeAnne Walters, who helped expose deadly levels of lead in the water in Flint, Michigan. AP

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