PEN America Responds to False Claims in Guardian/Observer Article
A letter to the editors of The Guardian and The Observer. More
PEN America Remembers the Extraordinary Beverly Cleary
PEN America today expressed deep sadness at the death of beloved children’s book author Beverly Cleary. More
PEN America Mourns Death of Novelist, Former PEN America President Larry McMurtry
PEN America today mourns the death of writer Larry McMurtry, a novelist and screenwriter who served as PEN America’s President and was a staunch defender of free expression. More
Actor Kara Young to Host PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony
PEN America announced today that actor and off-Broadway phenomenon Kara Young will host the organization’s 57th annual Literary Awards Ceremony on April 8. More
PEN America Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Allow Journalist Access at Border
As the detention crisis at the border swells and the need for reporting sharpens, PEN America calls for swift removal of any restrictions on press to access border areas. More
Roster of Breakthrough Literary Visionaries to Receive 2021 PEN America Career Achievement Prizes
PEN America today announced its 2021 career achievement award winners, to be honored at the PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony on April 8 at 7pm ET. More
Abrupt Cancellation of Ethics Course at Boise State “Unfathomable”
Boise State University this week informed 1,300 students that it was immediately suspending all 52 sections of a general education course on ethics and diversity. More
PEN America Statement on Atlanta Attack
PEN America mourns the devastating loss of life in last night’s shootings in Atlanta. More
PEN America Supports Green/Castro Resolution on #EndSARS Movement in Nigeria
Reps. Al Green (D-TX) and Joaquin Castro (D-TX) introduced a resolution calling for the protection and promotion of freedom of expression and assembly in Nigeria. More
On World Day Against Cyber Censorship, Coalition Launches New Anti-Censorship Resource for Artists
Don’t Delete Art, a virtual gallery and campaign from an international coalition of artists and free expression organizations, has created the first comprehensive resource for artists to avoid and… More