An Interview with PEN/Robert J. Dau Prize Winner: Seth Wang
I’m not interested in the trauma plot. But I’m very interested in the way people use trauma and identity as an apologia for shitty behavior–especially my favs, cowardice and… More
The 2020 PEN America Literary Awards Winners
PEN America is thrilled to announce the 2020 PEN America Literary Awards winners. More
2018 PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers
The PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers recognizes 12 emerging fiction writers each year for their debut short story published during a given calendar year in… More
Catapult Partners with PEN for New Emerging Writers Awards
PEN American Center has announced the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers, the newest addition to its lineup of literary awards. The award recognizes twelve emerging… More
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During the last school year, PEN America found that 1,648 book titles were banned in US schools and libraries. This Giving Tuesday, join @MargaretAtwood and support PEN America's fight against censorship. http://pen.org/givingtuesday2022
Join us to hear @KARAakter read work from the 2022 Prison Writing Awards at Break Out on Dec 2nd. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/break-out-celebrating-the-2022-pen-america-prison-writing-award-winners-tickets-433513068257
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