The National Book Awards dropped Drew Barrymore as the host of this year’s ceremony following the news that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production in spite of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike. In a statement, the National Book Foundation, which hands out the prestigious annual awards, made it clear that the return of Barrymore’s show is the reason for their decision: “The National Book Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture. In light of the announcement that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms. Barrymore’s invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards ceremony.”