New Network Launching to Provide Support to Artists at Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean
PEN America announced today it is launching a network to provide rapid response support for artists across Latin America and the Caribbean. More
Marching Forward: A Women’s History Month Reading List
As we mark the history of women’s contributions and achievements, we hope you’ll be inspired by this reading list to seek out even more stories of women’s experiences. More
Your Mestizaje is a Superpower
“Multiculturalism is not a threat to civilization. The only thing it threatens is extremism.” More
DARE: If There Is a Free-Speech ‘Crisis’ on Campus, Lawmakers Are Making It Worse
PEN America releases new report on the state of free expression on college campuses at a time of heightened political polarization. (Find the report here.) Organizations across the political... More
Daniel Shapiro’s Tribute to Edith Grossman
This tribute was written by Daniel Shapiro. He is a poet and author of The Red Handkerchief. He is also the translator of Tomás Harris's Cipango et al., and… More
Santiago Roncagliolo’s Tribute to Edith Grossman
This tribute was written by Santiago Roncagliolo. He is the author of "Red April" and "Hi,This Is Conchita & Other Stories." More
Remembering Eduardo Galeano (1940-2015)
PEN American Center is deeply saddened by the passing of Eduardo Galeano, one of Latin America's most iconic writers and famed for his journalism, novels, and political satire… More
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Don't miss the Freedom to Learn series, edited by @madebyhistory @washingtonpost & sponsored by PEN America: "high-quality, well-researched historical analysis on threats to education," says @jeremycyoung. Series begins 8/15; details/submission info below. https://pen.org/press-release/amid-efforts-to-undermine-academic-freedom-and-public-education-pen-america-announces-new-oped-series-with-washington-posts-made-by-history-on-protecting-the-freedom-to-learn/
“When we keep books like #Speak away from our children, we are withholding wisdom from our kids.” @halseanderson 📚 🙌 #VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi http://ow.ly/ak0J50KenAK
A Florida school district placed a warning label on three of my books that insist racism is wrong. It is not hard to figure out what this school district thinks is right. https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1555662277806034944
