> But the event was canceled when nearly half of the writers and translators nominated withdrew their books from consideration. The awards will still be granted to those who did not withdraw.
Looks like this is sort of a lifetime achievement award you can't withdraw from. Other authors donated their winnings to Palestine in protest, so maybe he will as well.
> But the event was canceled when nearly half of the writers and translators nominated withdrew their books from consideration. The awards will still be granted to those who did not withdraw.