Elana K. Arnold: The Role of the Writer for YA and Children’s Literature
In this Member Spotlight interview, Elana K. Arnold talks about her experience as a YA author navigating the book banning epidemic. More
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
PEN America’s Writers in the Schools Committee
Through PEN America's Writers in the Schools program, chaired by James Traub, about 20 writers volunteer to work in under-resourced schools in New York City. More
Membership
Our strength is our Membership—a nationwide community of writers and other literary professionals, and an even larger network of devoted readers and supporters. More
PEN America Launches Utah Chapter
PEN America Launches its Eighth U.S. Chapter in Utah on March 29 to bring together authors and allies to advance the organization’s mission to defend free expression and celebrate… More
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Our strength is our Membership—a nationwide community of writers and other literary professionals, and an even larger network of devoted readers and supporters. More
PEN America Launches Miami/South Florida Chapter
PEN America today announced that it has launched a new chapter in Miami and South Florida. More
LA City Council Must Support Literary Organizations and Writers Amid Pandemic
"Supporting arts and the creative community means supporting literary organizations and writers." More