2021 PEN America Literary Awards Given to Top Literary Stars of the Year, Lifelong Luminaries of Literary Excellence
In front of a record-setting virtual audience, PEN America feted its annual award winners, career achievement honorees, and marked an extraordinary year in literary excellence. More
PEN America Dismayed by Arrest of Myanmar Comedian, Activist
PEN America today expressed deep concern over Myanmar's arrest of comedian and longtime political activist Zarganar. More
PEN America Launches Miami/South Florida Chapter
PEN America today announced that it has launched a new chapter in Miami and South Florida. More
Myanmar Junta Must Reverse Its Path of Censorship and Abuse
Against a backdrop of escalating violence against protesters, the military junta in Myanmar continues to escalate its restrictions on free expression and access to information this week. More
Cancellation of Angela Davis Event Alarming, Profoundly Disappointing
Students at Butler University in Indiana allege that an event featuring Angela Davis, which was to take place this week, was abruptly cancelled by university administrators. More
PEN America Report: Social Media Companies Must Take Concrete Action Now to Blunt Online Abuse
A new report by PEN America spells out a series of clear, consequential product fixes that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media companies should implement immediately to protect users… More
Discriminatory LGBTQIA+ Education Bill in Tennessee is Attempt to Silence Truth
"This bill is an appalling assault on freedom of expression at its most basic level—the freedom to represent the truth of human existence." More
PEN America Responds to False Claims in Guardian/Observer Article
A letter to the editors of The Guardian and The Observer. More
Turkey’s Crackdown on Press, Free Expression Mark “Grave Moment”
PEN America condemns Turkey’s latest attacks on journalists, as well as the broader crackdown on freedom of expression in the country over the past week. 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
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