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Advocacy

  • Three people sit at a table filled with colorful childrens books. A woman in the center, smiling, looks attentively forward. Natural light from a large window brightens the room, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

    ‘As Long as a Writer Is Read, He’s Alive’: The Legacy of Ukrainian Writers Victoria Amelina and Volodymyr Vakulenko

    Monday February 24
    Veronica Tien

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  • Smiling man with short, curly hair in a white shirt sits outdoors against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and tall palm trees. His hands are relaxed, and he is wearing a ring on his right hand.

    Update: Writer Ahmed Douma still at risk in Egypt despite prison release

    Friday January 31

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  • A grand conference room with a vibrant, art-covered ceiling. Delegates from various countries, identified by nameplates like Suriname and Tajikistan, are seated. A large circular table surrounds the room, which is elegantly lit.

    PEN America and partners advocate for free expression during Iran’s fourth Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record at the United Nations

    Thursday January 23

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Banned Books

  • A person wearing a red bandana and denim shirt stands against a yellow wall. Next to them is the book cover for Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa, featuring two individuals holding hands, surrounded by flowers. The tagline reads: Love isnt a competition.

    Author Jonny Garza Villa Wants to Empower Queer, BIPOC Youth Through Romance | Shelf Love

    Thursday February 27

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  • A collage of book covers featuring titles like Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy, Stamped, and We Are Not Yet Equal. Various authors and diverse designs are visible, focused mainly on African American history and experiences.

    Banned Books About Black History

    Monday February 24

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  • Like Frosting on the Cake: Meg Cabot  on the Importance of Reading Romance | Shelf Love

    Thursday February 20

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Campus Free Speech

  • A woman with long dark hair stands outdoors, wearing a white knit top and jeans. She is smiling with a blurred cityscape and greenery in the background.

    ‘Fraught’ Frontiers for Student Press Freedom Day 2025

    Wednesday February 26
    Nicholas Perez

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  • A college campus with a brick building, trees, and walkways under a blue sky. In bold red letters, DEI Events Canceled is stamped across the image.

    ‘This Conference Has Been Canceled’:  The Impact of Trump’s War on ‘DEI’

    Friday February 14
    Kristen Shahverdian

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  • Harvard library protests

    A Riddle for Modern Academia: Where Can Studying Get You Suspended?

    Monday February 10
    Kristen Shahverdian, Aileen Lambert

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Disinformation

  • Smartphone displaying an Instagram post about Violencia Política, describing it as harassment, threats, intimidation in public life. The phone rests on a laptop keyboard.

    How one newsroom battled political violence and opened spaces for dialogue

    Friday February 14
    Maritza L. Félix

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  • Black and white image of a person with short hair, wearing earrings and a dark top. Abstract shapes in red, white, and black are overlaid. A decorative background with cut-out patterns is visible.

    Curiosity is key for overcoming conflict and disinformation, author says

    Tuesday February 11
    Kurt Sampsel

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  • Smartphone screen displaying the ChatGPT webpage in a browser, with the OpenAI logo blurred in the background. Editorial credit to T. Schneider of Shutterstock.

    Is fear around AI overblown? Here’s what worries experts, according to a Wall Street Journal reporter.

    Thursday February 6
    Mina Haq

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Educational Censorship

  • A woman with long dark hair stands outdoors, wearing a white knit top and jeans. She is smiling with a blurred cityscape and greenery in the background.

    ‘Fraught’ Frontiers for Student Press Freedom Day 2025

    Wednesday February 26
    Nicholas Perez

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  • A grand building with a golden dome is seen under a blue sky, flanked by green trees. A statue stands prominently in the foreground.

    Cuts to Academic Programs with ‘Low ROI’ Hide Political Censorship

    Wednesday February 12
    Clare Carter

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  • Two men pose for a photo together indoors. The man on the left wears glasses and a dark suit, while the man on the right wears a green shirt with red suspenders and a camera strap around his neck. Both are smiling at the camera.

    The Plaintiff Who Secured Academic Freedom Sees Echoes of ‘Red Scare’ Today

    Thursday January 2
    Jeremy C. Young, Clare Carter

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Florida

  • United Voices for Democracy Summit

    Free Expression and the Threat of Christian Nationalism in Florida and Beyond

    Friday January 24
    Sophia Brown

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  • Miami-Dade Schools Say No Again to LGBTQ+ History

    Wednesday October 16
    Katie Blankenship, Sophia Brown

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  • “Thank you for not giving up on Florida”: A rallying cry at the Unified Voices Summit in Orlando

    Monday July 22
    Andrew White

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Gala


  • Paul Simon’s Remarks Accepting the 2024 PEN/Audible Literary Service Award

    Tuesday May 21

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  • Georgia Election Workers Remarks at the 2024 PEN America Literary Gala

    Tuesday May 21

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  • Phạm Đoan Trang Acceptance Speech | 2024 Freedom to Write Award

    Tuesday May 21

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Global Free Expression

  • Three people sit at a table filled with colorful childrens books. A woman in the center, smiling, looks attentively forward. Natural light from a large window brightens the room, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

    ‘As Long as a Writer Is Read, He’s Alive’: The Legacy of Ukrainian Writers Victoria Amelina and Volodymyr Vakulenko

    Monday February 24
    Veronica Tien

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  • Smiling man with short, curly hair in a white shirt sits outdoors against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and tall palm trees. His hands are relaxed, and he is wearing a ring on his right hand.

    Update: Writer Ahmed Douma still at risk in Egypt despite prison release

    Friday January 31

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  • A grand conference room with a vibrant, art-covered ceiling. Delegates from various countries, identified by nameplates like Suriname and Tajikistan, are seated. A large circular table surrounds the room, which is elegantly lit.

    PEN America and partners advocate for free expression during Iran’s fourth Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record at the United Nations

    Thursday January 23

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Literary Awards


  • Announcing The 2024 PEN/Bare Life Review Grant Winners

    Monday June 17

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  • Announcing The 2024 PEN/Jean Stein Grants For Literary Oral History Winners

    Monday June 17

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  • Announcing the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards Finalists

    Monday April 22

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Literary Community


  • ‘I’m Glad You Are Here’: Black-Owned Bookstores Share Passion for Community

    Tuesday February 25
    Amulya Hiremath

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  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Reading List

    Monday May 17

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  • Writers Who Cook: Biryani and a Bone of Contention with Jehan Nizar

    Wednesday September 9

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Literary Programs

  • A woman and a man sit on a stage with microphones, engaged in conversation. The woman wears a light-colored jacket and patterned dress, while the man wears a black suit and glasses, holding a notebook. A banner and bookshelf are visible in the background.

    ‘I’m not Begging for Your Love Anymore. I Simply Expect It’: Jennifer Finney Boylan on Her Evolution in Her New Book, Cleavage

    Friday February 28
    Lisa Tolin

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  • ‘I’m Glad You Are Here’: Black-Owned Bookstores Share Passion for Community

    Tuesday February 25
    Amulya Hiremath

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  • Announcing The 2025 PEN America Grant Winners

    Wednesday February 19

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Membership


  • Sarah Tomlinson: Ghostwriting, Los Angeles, and the Power of Rock & Roll

    Wednesday February 19
    Ayana O’Brien

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  • Five portraits of individuals for the 2024 Annual General Meeting with text: The State of the Nation, the State of Free Expression by PEN America.

    The State of the Nation, the State of Free Expression: PEN America Annual General Meeting Focuses on Unity Against Threats

    Wednesday January 8

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  • A collage of various book covers displayed at different angles. The covers feature diverse designs, colors, and illustrations, with titles in bold typography.

    A Year of Books By PEN America Members 2024

    Thursday December 19

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Online Abuse & Digital Safety

  • Four people participating in a virtual meeting. A Journalism Institute banner is visible in one participants background. They are engaged, with some using gestures. Books and office materials are in the background.

    What are My Digital Protections? How to Handle (and Prevent) Online Threats as a Journalist

    Monday January 6

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  • Protecting Your Digital Footprint: A Guide for Journalists

    Wednesday August 28
    Viktorya Vilk, Amanda Wells, Malka Margolies

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  • Combatting Online Abuse: Practical Tips for Journalists

    Thursday August 1
    Viktorya Vilk, Amanda Wells

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Organizational

  • A blackboard background features partially visible book spines with various titles, including multiple Sarah J. Maas books. Red brackets frame the text: Cover to Cover: An Analysis of Titles Banned in the 23-24 School Year.

    PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression the Week of Feb. 24

    Friday February 28
    Amulya Hiremath

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  • The image shows a large, historic building with a prominent dome, topped by a golden eagle statue. A statue is situated in front, with American and state flags on either side. Lush greenery surrounds the building under a clear blue sky.

    PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression the Week of Feb. 17

    Friday February 21
    Amulya Hiremath

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  • PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression the Week of Feb. 10

    Friday February 14
    Amulya Hiremath

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Press Freedom


  • Local LGBTQ+ Reporters in Conversation: Jason Parsley

    Thursday June 17

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  • Local LGBTQ+ Reporters in Conversation: Darian Aaron

    Wednesday June 16

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  • Local LGBTQ+ Reporters in Conversation: Tammye Nash

    Wednesday June 16

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Prison and Justice Writing

  • The red and blue graphic for the 2023 Pen America Prison Writing Awards showcases categories like Poetry, Fiction, Essay, Memoir, and Drama. It features imaginative elements such as a butterfly, ticket stubs, a pen, and a city skyline silhouette.

    PEN America Prison Writing Award Winners: 2024

    Wednesday October 30

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  • The Book of Judith: Honoring Judith Tannenbaum (1947-2019)

    Friday August 9
    Spoon Jackson, Boston Woodard, Elmo Chattman, Jr., Judith Tannenbaum

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  • C. Fausto Cabrera and Zeke Caligiuri on Precarity and Critical Resistance

    Friday August 9
    C. Fausto Cabrera, Ezekiel Caligiuri

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Resource


  • #FactChallenge: Media Literacy Course on WhatsApp Leading up to the 2024 Elections

    Friday June 7

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  • Morgan Talty recommends what you should read for Native American Heritage Month

    Tuesday November 21

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  • Native American Heritage Month – Reading List by Oscar Hokeah

    Friday November 17

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Translation


  • Response To Letter Regarding Pen/Heim Translation Fund Grants

    Wednesday July 17

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  • Found in Translation: A Reading List Featuring the 2020 PEN Award for Poetry in Translation Honorees

    Friday April 17

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  • 2020 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants

    Monday December 23

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U.S. Free Expression

  • A woman with long dark hair stands outdoors, wearing a white knit top and jeans. She is smiling with a blurred cityscape and greenery in the background.

    ‘Fraught’ Frontiers for Student Press Freedom Day 2025

    Wednesday February 26
    Nicholas Perez

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  • A grand building with a golden dome is seen under a blue sky, flanked by green trees. A statue stands prominently in the foreground.

    Cuts to Academic Programs with ‘Low ROI’ Hide Political Censorship

    Wednesday February 12
    Clare Carter

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  • A person sits at a desk in a room filled with bookshelves. The shelves are packed with various books and games. A sign with Mom! is visible, along with a poster of a dog. The desk has assorted papers and items.

    A Passion for Books Sparks a Fight for Their Survival as School Censorship Rises

    Friday February 7
    Suzanne Trimel

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World Voices Festival


  • A Letter from the President of PEN America: American Authors Demand a Second Draft of PEN America, and the World in Which We Write

    Thursday April 18
    Jennifer Finney Boylan

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  • World Voices Festival 2024: A Statement from Former PEN America Presidents

    Wednesday April 3

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  • 2023 PEN America World Voices Festival: Day 4 Highlights

    Monday May 15
    Lisa Tolin

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Writer Opportunities

  • A collage of seven people smiling outdoors in different settings, some with greenery in the background. They each have unique hairstyles and are wearing casual clothing.

    ‘This Thing You’re Doing Is Worth It’: Rising Fiction Stars Celebrate PEN/Dau Prize

    Thursday January 23
    Amulya Hiremath

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  • A collage of various book covers displayed at different angles. The covers feature diverse designs, colors, and illustrations, with titles in bold typography.

    A Year of Books By PEN America Members 2024

    Thursday December 19

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  • 2024 Free Expression Essay Competition Winners

    Monday July 15

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Writers


  • Sarah Tomlinson: Ghostwriting, Los Angeles, and the Power of Rock & Roll

    Wednesday February 19
    Ayana O’Brien

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  • Five portraits of individuals for the 2024 Annual General Meeting with text: The State of the Nation, the State of Free Expression by PEN America.

    The State of the Nation, the State of Free Expression: PEN America Annual General Meeting Focuses on Unity Against Threats

    Wednesday January 8

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Writers at Risk

  • Three people sit at a table filled with colorful childrens books. A woman in the center, smiling, looks attentively forward. Natural light from a large window brightens the room, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

    ‘As Long as a Writer Is Read, He’s Alive’: The Legacy of Ukrainian Writers Victoria Amelina and Volodymyr Vakulenko

    Monday February 24
    Veronica Tien

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  • Smiling man with short, curly hair in a white shirt sits outdoors against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and tall palm trees. His hands are relaxed, and he is wearing a ring on his right hand.

    Update: Writer Ahmed Douma still at risk in Egypt despite prison release

    Friday January 31

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  • A grand conference room with a vibrant, art-covered ceiling. Delegates from various countries, identified by nameplates like Suriname and Tajikistan, are seated. A large circular table surrounds the room, which is elegantly lit.

    PEN America and partners advocate for free expression during Iran’s fourth Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record at the United Nations

    Thursday January 23

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Writing as Craft

  • A woman with long dark hair and a floral earring, smiling in front of a red circle. Next to her is a book cover titled Pieces Youll Never Get Back: A Memoir of Unlikely Survival by Samin Vali, featuring green plants and flowers.

    How an Experience With Death Helped This Writer Reimagine Life

    Thursday March 6
    Amulya Hiremath

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  • A person in a vibrant orange hat with ornate decorations poses confidently alongside the book cover of Mainline Mama by Keeonna Harris, featuring abstract designs and a serene face on a blue background.

    The Power of Words in the Carceral State | The PEN Ten Interview with Keeonna Harris

    Friday February 28
    Juliana Luna

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  • A person wearing a red bandana and denim shirt stands against a yellow wall. Next to them is the book cover for Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa, featuring two individuals holding hands, surrounded by flowers. The tagline reads: Love isnt a competition.

    Author Jonny Garza Villa Wants to Empower Queer, BIPOC Youth Through Romance | Shelf Love

    Thursday February 27

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