The PEN Ten with Alicia Kopf
In Spanish there is an expression—specifically a verb—used to refer to the act of translating, of “pouring” a book from one language into another...It seems to me to be… More
A Conversation on Writing, Disability, and Alexandre Jollien
My life and work continuously function to break apart the typical views of disability. This is partly not my fault nor first choice. I feel that just in order… More
Judith Butler on Living with Grief
Judith Butler discusses how expressions of rage and lashing out often reflect inner sorrow at the 2014 PEN World Voices Festival. More
Noam Chomsky on Threats to Humanity
Noam Chomsky addresses the future of humanity and the threats posed by climate change in this clip from the 2014 PEN World Voices Festival. More
Feminist Icon Ani DiFranco Performs at the 2017 PEN World Voices Festival
Watch a performance by Ani DiFranco in this video clip from the opening night of the 2017 PEN World Voices Festival. More