Maya Angelou: 1928-2014
One of the most influential books written in English, Angelou’s transformative autobiography unleashed the genre of the American memoir to new possibilities. With 39 public bans since 1983 for… More
Translating for the Stage
Once again hotINK at the Lark will partner with the PEN American Center on a special translation event: Translating the Spoken Word: a Proper Challenge. The panel event will… More
The Answer is the Same, Sir
PEN remembers legendary folk singer and activist for social change Pete Seeger (1919-2014). More
#NSFW: Poetry and Porn
"This video has been removed as a violation of YouTube's policy against spam, scams, and commercially deceptive content." Is poetry reserved for a better sort of people? More
Favorite Books of 2013 | MoJo Staff Pics
We end the Favorite Books of 2013 series with a list created by the PEN award-winning Mother Jones' staff, including everything from "religion and geopolitics to twisted artwork and… More
Writing About Children and War
Since children are the most vulnerable citizens of any society, it seems rather obvious that they are the citizens most likely to be negatively affected by war. Until very… More
A Different Kind of Book Prize
This summer’s crowd came to the park on a sweltering hot day not only to commemorate the Civil Rights milestone that those 1963 protests achieved. Many came also to… More
Controversial South African Secrecy Bill Sent Back to Parliament
President Jacob Zuma's decision not to sign the Protection of State Information Bill is positive news for free expression in South Africa. More
A.M. Homes Wins Women’s Prize for Fiction
Today PEN America extends a hearty and booming congratulations to longtime member and festival participant A.M. Homes, whose most recent novel, May We be Forgiven, was just awarded the… More
Mediawashed Middle East
For six years I have been speaking about the Middle East in schools, libraries, and community centers in the U.S. I discuss my novels set in Iran, and my… More
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