Saul Bellow, Allen Ginsberg, Nadine Gordimer, Salman Rushdie & Others
There has never been much rapport between government and art in the United States. The thing was set up only, on the political level, to create a kind of… More
PEN Celebrates 2011 Pulitzer Prize Winners Ron Chernow, Jennifer Egan, and Bruce Norris
The PEN American Center celebrates Members and 2011 Pulitzer Prize winners Ron Chernow, Jennifer Egan, and Bruce Norris. PEN is also proud to count Pulitzer Prize finalists Jonathan Dee,… More
PEN Remembers Steven Kroll
PEN is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Steven Kroll, author of more than 95 books for children and former chair of the Children’s and Young Adult… More
PEN Remembers Norris Church Mailer
PEN mourns the death of Norris Church Mailer and honors her life and accomplishments. We extend to the Mailer family our deep condolences, recognizing the part they have played… More
PEN Remembers Lucy Kavaler
PEN American Center mourns the loss of Lucy Kavaler, one of our most active, inspiring, and beloved Freedom to Write advocates. Lucy passed away October 30, 2010 in New… More
PEN Remembers Richard Miller
PEN is deeply saddened by the recent death of PEN Member and translator Richard Miller. Mr. Miller was a Trustee of PEN from 1979–1981 and was also the Chair… More
June 18, 2010: Remembering José Saramago
PEN is saddened by the loss of José Saramago, Portuguese novelist, playwright, and journalist, who died on June 18, 2010, at the age of 87. In 1998, he received… More
Famous Authors, at Rest and at Email
Say there’s a room. In the room you have a chair and a desk. On the desk is a computer, with an internet connection. Then there’s another room, identical… More
Garcia Marquez Translator Speaks Out
NEW YORK (AP) ― If you’re a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or have purchased the latest edition of Don Quixote, you might know the name Edith Grossman. You… More
Sarah E. Wright passes away at age 80
Please join PEN in mourning the loss of Sarah E. Wright, a long-time PEN Member, and esteemed novelist. A tribute to her life and work will be held… More
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@JudiciaryGOP, highlighting the need to prepare students for "life in a participatory democracy, one that requires us to debate, to understand & to discuss." #StudentsRights