Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen had his reading event at the 92nd Street Y literary center in New York City cancelled without any explanation. The cancellation came shortly after Nguyen signed an open letter condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Jewish organization, which describes itself as a proudly Jewish entity, postponed the event but did not provide a reason or offer an alternative date. There have been speculations of a bomb threat, however, no official confirmation has been made. Nguyen’s representatives have remained silent on the matter. The cancellation has sparked discussions about freedom of speech and the influence of political debates on cultural events.