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
Transgender Awareness Week: A Reading List
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, PEN America and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute have gathered books that center trans individuals and communities. More
What To Expect When You’re Electing: A Reading List
Curated by PEN America’s Literary Programs Department, this reading list highlights books and complementary titles from our signature PEN Out Loud event series. More
Healing through Stories: A Latinx Heritage Month Reading List from Tia Chucha Press and Bookstore
This reading list celebrates Latinx Heritage Month and centers on the work of Chicanx and Indigenous writers in collaboration with Tia Chucha Press. More
Banned Books Week: A Reading List
In honor of this year’s Banned Books Week, we have gathered a list of books—both classic and contemporary titles—that have been challenged by school districts, governments, and other bodies… More
Essential Books by Iranians Available in English: A Reading List
This reading list celebrates the works of Iranian writers amid the obstacles facing the dissemination and promotion of Iranian voices, particularly those that are subversive. More
Form, Fact, and Fiction: A PEN Out Loud Reading List
Curated by PEN America’s Literary Programs Department, this reading list highlights books and complementary titles from our signature PEN Out Loud event series. More
A Linked History: A World Voices Festival Reading List From Jeremy Tiang
Playwright and translator Jeremy Tiang shares literary gems from Singapore and Malaysia—countries with complex, linked histories. More
Dare to Speak: A Reading List
In this reading list, PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel expands on the books that helped inform the free speech principles in her new book, Dare to Speak. More
Drama as Reading: A World Voices Festival Reading List from Si’an CHEN
Playwright and translator Si’an CHEN curates a diverse, immersive selection of plays that are full of energy, and whose words are profound. More
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