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Thank you for urging your elected officials to not censor America!

Thank you for urging your elected officials to not censor America!

Welcome to the PEN America community.

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Your voice matters! If you are looking for other ways to get involved with PEN America, we hope you will subscribe to our newsletter to get regular updates about free expression news, PEN America events, and in-depth research on issues impacting your freedom to write, read and learn. Additionally, there are lots of other ways to get involved and learn more. Here are some:

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Celebrate Banned Books Week 2024 with tie-dye shirts and a tote bag featuring the slogan Im Pro-Books and I Vote in a circular design. Available in black and blue, they sport stars and bold text, perfect for advocating your literary freedom.

I’m Pro-Books and I Vote

Get out the reading vote! Let people know that you support the freedom to read. Grab a t-shirt, tank, sweatshirt or a tote bag.

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A bright green t-shirt featuring the word read in bold black letters on the front is now available. Shop PEN America merchandise to add this vibrant piece to your collection.

Read t-shirt

Reading and it’s the same but we have to fight book bans so it’s not. We love any trend that will get people to read more!

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Join the fight against book removals, restrictions, and bans across the U.S. Support PEN America and stand with banned authors, beleagured librarians and embattled educators.

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