Banned Books Week: A Reading List
In honor of this year’s Banned Books Week, we have gathered a list of books—both classic and contemporary titles—that have been challenged by school districts, governments, and other bodies… More
Essential Books by Iranians Available in English: A Reading List
This reading list celebrates the works of Iranian writers amid the obstacles facing the dissemination and promotion of Iranian voices, particularly those that are subversive. More
For Banned Books Week, PEN America LA Hosts a Book Drive for Migrant Children
In addition to enriching emotional, social, and cognitive development, children’s books also provide relief from the harsh realities of difficult journeys and uncertainties ahead. More
PEN America Report Explores Pernicious Practice of Banning Books in Nation’s Prisons
"Literature offers a lifeline for incarcerated people in the midst of a dehumanizing system." More