Ali Velshi on Reading as an Act of Resistance
Ali Velshi speaks to PEN America about how his new podcast, Velshi Banned Book Club, is an "act of resistance" against the epidemic of book banning. More
Stand with the banned – Fall 2023 Florida effort
A donation to PEN America supports free expression in the US and around the world. More
Banned Books Week 2023
Banned Books Week 2023: Discover events around banned books week, the most banned books and more for banned books week October 1 - 7, 2023. More
PEN America Proudly Supports Introduction of Congressional Resolutions Condemning Book Bans and Educational Censorship
PEN America endorsed the resolution and praised the lawmakers’ commitment to preserving free expression in classrooms and libraries. More
School Book Bans: The Mounting Pressure to Censor
The freedom to read is under assault in the United States—particularly in public schools—curtailing students’ freedom to explore words, ideas, and books. More
The 11 Most Banned Books of the 2022-2023 School Year
These were the 11 most banned books of the 2022-2023 school year, according to PEN America's Index of Banned Books. More