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About Readers & Writers
HistoryReaders & Writers started out as a literary training program for alternative schools, transforming over time into a producer of programs that bring books and authors to students. Throughout… More
Liu Xia Speaks
Calling a new interview with poet and artist Liu Xia “the haunting, human countermelody to the noise surrounding this year’s Nobel literature prize,” PEN American Center urged the Chinese… More
Free Verse
When I wake up, it’s thunder storming and I stay in the culvert, which is getting more and more filled with water. It’s like the day when Michael did… More
Become an Advocate Member of PEN
"PEN plays an intrepid, leading role in bringing barriers down."—Nadine Gordimer, vice-president of International PENAdvocate MembershipWhen you sign up for Membership in PEN, you join over 4,000 of this… More
Become a PEN Member
“I believe in a fellowship of writers, more or less formally constituted, aware of how deeply and complexly we are concerned with, and foster, a literature as a civilizing… More
Prison Writing Award Winners Archive
View this year's 2023 Prison Writing Award Winners. 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2018-2019 2017–2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 2000-2001 1999-2000 1998-1999 1997-1998 1996-1997 1995-1996 1994-1995 1993-1994 1992-1993 1991-1992 1990-1991 More
Literary Awards Winners Archive
Search winners by year >> Search winners by award >> More
Emergency Shelter and Food Provisions for Writers
This list of both national and regional resources is provided for those who are without a home, and/or in need of food. Although many of the shelters have religious… More
Government Programs for Writers
Below is a list of government-sponsored programs. These programs are in no way specific to writers or artists, though there are eligibility requirements. Please contact the responsible agency with… More
Health Insurance for Writers
Below is a listing of organizations offering health-care access to writers and artists. These resources are not administered directly through PEN, and those interested should contact the organizations directly… More
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