British writer Michael Rosen honored with Pen Pinter Prize, 2023

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Renowned British poet and author Michael Rosen has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize, 2023 for his literary contribution.

An Overview of the news:-

• Michael Rosen is known for making poetry accessible to children through his work and performances.
• The subjects of Rosen's writings are often social, political, and moral.

Pen Pinter Award:

• It was established in the year 2009 by PEN Institute of UK.
• It is the founding center of a global literary network.
• This institution promotes literature and human rights.
• It is awarded annually to a writer living in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Commonwealth or a former Commonwealth.
• The winner must be an author of plays, poems, essays or fiction of literary excellence written in English.
• Lemon Sissey, Hanif Qureshi, Mallory Blackman etc. are the main ones among the former recipients of this award.