You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Online Harassment
If you or someone you know comes under attack of online harassment, remember that you are not powerless. There are concrete steps you can take to defend yourself. More
The PEN Pod: Examining Our Crises of Democracy with Karen Attiah
“A public health disaster—an epidemic—is also a political crisis. . . I see both things [the pandemic and racial injustice] as two different viruses that are plaguing our society.” More
PEN to Paper: The Revision Cycle with Emily X. R. Pan
YA author Emily X. R. Pan takes us on a deep dive into her favorite part of writing, the revision process, which she proves is more fun than you… More
The PEN Pod: On the Ground in Minneapolis with Julio-César Chávez
“There are risks that we [as journalists] know and accept when we undertake these assignments. . . But there’s protesters that are going through the same things.” More
Just Press Play with Emily Raboteau
Novelist and essayist Emily Raboteau powers you through the week with a playlist ranging from Sam Cooke to Bob Marley and The Wailers. More
The PEN Pod: Writing as Witness with Wayétu Moore
“Representation is important—not just what’s on the page, but who’s holding the pen.” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“The idea that rather than having social media companies serve as our content police, we’re going to have the government do it—it’s prohibited by the First Amendment.” More
Next Generation Now Virtual Storytime with Kevin Noble Maillard
Kevin Noble Maillard depicts a modern Native American family as they explore the cultural significance of a favorite dish in lively and powerful verse. More
A Review of Charged by Emily Bazelon
“Charged advocates for a new kind of district attorney as the key to reforming the system, one who is intent on true justice over winning.” More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Nathalie Handal
“A poem is the music of mystery, and until we embrace mystery, we can’t fully be.” More
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While celebrated adult authors writing for kids feels like a new trend, the New York Times Book Review digs into its archives to share some familiar authors from the past who have penned children's books. https://nyti.ms/3Gemk26
ICYMI: We spoke with Victoria Chang (@VChangPoet), author of DEAR MEMORY: LETTERS ON WRITING, SILENCE, AND GRIEF, about her writing habits, changes that the literary world should consider, and more: https://bit.ly/3B3bx7j.
