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Supernova (Excerpted Pieces)
“The one person who is always there for me is not there. I feel that I face the world alone. I stand on the outside: I'm not like the… More
The Anti-Social Social Club
“My writing career began in Green Haven CF, in 2014. My schemes eclipsed my skills. Naturally, I struggled. Editor’s ignored me. But I refused to give up. I kept writing.” More
Free Press
“I learned long ago about taking the bait of free press and the dangers of falling into the sea of an open paper with its bias beaches.” More
Works of Justice Podcast: Actor, Mentor, and Mother Dunasha Payne on Parenting Through the Walls and the Power of Theater
Prison and Justice Writing Program Director Caits Meissner speaks with Dunasha Payne about mothering while incarcerated and the power of theater behind bars. More
CON*Star Ankle Bracelets: “We’re like ON*Star. . . for Cons!”
“Your Preset Options are #1: Yes Sir, Thank you. See you then, Sir. #2: Si Senor, no problemo. #3: Aaight. #4. Seriously? AGAIN? #5: I may be late due… More
Works of Justice Podcast: Writer, Advocate, and Actionist Ebony Underwood on Parental Incarceration
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Ebony Underwood about her experience as the child of an incarcerated parent and her subsequent role as advocate and… More
Temperature Check, Vol. 10: Family Through The Walls
Explore the issue of carceral family separation through an award-winning piece of fiction by incarcerated writer Amy Bishop Anderson and Works of Justice Podcast episodes with Ebony Underwood and… More
Pulitzer Winners, Prominent Writers Call for Release of Chinese Dissident
“Our letter is a clear reminder that writers around the world intend to speak out on behalf of one another." More
Break Out: An Interview with Kaveh Akbar
A conversation with Kaveh Akbar, who will be performing Terry Hedin’s “El Reno” in our “Break Out” awards celebration, about the privilege and responsibility of performing another person’s work. More
The PEN Pod: Exploring White Feminism and Ways to Combat It with Ruby Hamad
“We need something more than a movement that can’t be introspective enough to admit its own limitations. . . Maybe what we need is a holistic way of thinking.” More
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