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Ta-Nehisi Coates, Marilynne Robinson Among Finalists for 2016 PEN Literary Awards

Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2016

NEW YORK—PEN America today announced the shortlists for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards, including finalists for the coveted PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction. Writers Mia Alvar, Angela… More

Hunger

Flash Fiction

By: Alexander Chee | January 28, 2016

There's a story told of my voice that says it was bought from a witch, the result of an occult surgery. I am said to treat it nightly with… More

Free Expression Digest: Thurs. January 28

News DigestJanuary 28, 2016

Palestinian journalist al-Qiq to remain in jail after Israeli Supreme Court ruling, Egyptian poet jailed for insulting Islam, Al Jazeera files claim for damages against Egypt More

Writers in the Schools: Making Each Word Count in Fall 2015

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By: PEN America | January 28, 2016

PEN’s Writers in the Schools program, a member-led initiative, has been working steadily throughout last semester in schools across New York City, and we are happy to share what… More

Free Expression Digest: Wed. Jan 27

News DigestJanuary 27, 2016

South Carolina lawmaker explains bill to register SC journalists, Saudi blogger Badawi moved to solitary confinement, Hunger striking journalist clings to life. More