Sarah Jessica Parker to be honoured this spring by PEN America

Parker has been involved in numerous literary projects, whether as founder of her own publishing imprint or serving as executive producer of the anti-book banning documentary 'The Librarians'. Photo: AP

Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year's recipient of PEN America's "Literary Service Award."

The Sex And The City star, a longtime advocate for reading and literacy, will be honoured on May 15 at the free expression organisation's annual spring gala.