Translating the Future
The Translating the Future conference, co-sponsored by PEN America, commemorates and carries forward PEN’s 1970 World of Translation conference. More
‘The M Word’: Event Series Plans to Give Muslim-American Creatives a Platform
"It's interesting because everyone is talking about Muslims, but no one's talking to Muslims." More
Comedians to Kick Off New PEN America Series for Muslim Voices
“The M Word,” will kick off on Sept. 21 at Joe’s Pub in Manhattan with “Muslim Comedians on the Right to Joke,” an evening featuring, among others Hasan Minhaj… More
Watch: PEN DIY with Molly Crabapple
PEN welcomed artist, journalist, and activist Molly Crabapple for a fierce talk titled "How to Draw the Elephant in the Room." More
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"Amid efforts to restrict books that include race-related themes, several new book clubs have launched around the country to keep literature by Black authors in the spotlight." #BlackHistoryMonth https://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/black-history-month-black-authors-keep-history-alive-amid-efforts-to-suppress-blackness/article_ff445067-f6a1-5ad9-892b-360850922553.html via @themobserver
Read our story on the DeSantis book bans ⬇️ https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1621508379586985985
🧵4/8: This week @BKLYNlibrary & @PENamerica @jonfreadom launched the 1st session in our 4-week Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute. What struck me most in that workshop session was the craving our teen participants had for community, for connection. https://tinyurl.com/yy5ek3s5