2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Honoree: Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, PEN America's 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Honoree, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. More
2023 PEN America Literary Gala
The 2023 PEN America Literary Gala will take place Thursday, May 18 at the American Museum of Natural History, hosted by Colin Jost and honoring Saturday Night Live's Lorne… More
2022 PEN America Literary Gala
The 2022 PEN America Literary Gala took place Monday, May 23 at the American Museum of Natural History. More
Margaret Atwood Unveils Fireproof Copy of Bestseller The Handmaid’s Tale To Be Auctioned by Sotheby’s in Support of PEN America
‘Powerful Words Can Never Be Extinguished’ (NEW YORK)--Nearly 700 supporters of PEN America's work to defend free expression reacted with cheers and applause at the organization's annual gala tonight after… More
Ayad Akhtar’s Remarks at the 2022 PEN America Literary Gala
"Yes, speaking is at the root of it all, but we cannot only be speakers. We must be those listening, as well." More
2022 PEN/Benenson Courage Award Honoree: Jack Petocz
Jack Petocz is PEN America’s 2022 PEN/Benenson Courage Award recipient. More
2022 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Honoree: Vladyslav Yesypenko
Vladyslav Yesypenko is PEN America's 2022 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Honoree for the 2022 Literary Gala. More
2022 PEN America/Audible Literary Service Honoree: Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith is PEN America and Audible's 2022 Literary Service honoree for the 2022 Literary Awards. More
2022 PEN America Business Visionary Honoree: Don Katz
[caption id="attachment_207697" align="alignright" width="241"] Don Katz, the PEN America 2022 Business Visionary Honoree[/caption] Don Katz is founder and executive chairman of Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium… More
2022 PEN America Literary Gala
Monday, May 23, 2022 American Museum of Natural History The Rose Center for Earth and Space, W81st St. (Gala Entrance) 6 pm: VIP Reception | 6:30pm: Cocktail Reception | 7:30pm: Dinner &… More
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