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Rutherford County Library Alliance Honored for Defending Literary Access
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- May 16, 2026
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- 102
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The Rutherford County Library Alliance and author Ann Patchett were honored at a national literary gala for their work defending literary access and intellectual freedom. The Alliance received the PEN/Benenson Courage Award for their advocacy in local library board disputes, including efforts to remove books with transgender themes. Ann Patchett was given the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award for her writing and dedication to independent bookstores. The awards highlight the importance of libraries and literary advocates in protecting fundamental rights and the impact of collective action. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af7c51215ec08a48