The PEN Ten: An Interview with Poet Tsitsi Ella Jaji
"Poetry is a mode of discovery—I don’t know my identity except through the writing, making, contemplating of it." More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Poet Geffrey Davis
"The process of translation makes clear that no one language has power over another." More
The PEN Ten with Cameron Awkward-Rich
I do think, now, that making space for ourselves in indifferent, hostile worlds is the most daring thing we can do. More
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#BannedBooksWeek is just one week away. PEN America will host a series of free in-person and virtual events that unpack current assaults on the freedom to express, the freedom to read, and the freedom to learn. Learn more: https://bit.ly/BannedBooksWk21
Join us as we present Maggie Nelson in conversation with @cathyparkhong to discuss Nelson’s new book ON FREEDOM for the @BKBF on 9/29! https://bit.ly/3l5PYNy
Join @WorkerWriters for a free Coronavirus Haiku reading and conversation on Thursday 9/30 to hear from writers and their life as “frontline workers” during the Covid 19 crisis and their engagement with the Worker Writers School. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Cy3gZY.
