REGISTER NOW: Join PEN America and our partners for a June 16 discussion on free expression and human rights in Iran, with a special focus on international policymaking and the upcoming Iranian elections. Free and open to the public. https://bit.ly/3wgWUvF

In celebration of #PrideMonth, revisit our #PENTen with Robert Jones Jr. (@SonofBaldwin), author of THE PROPHETS, for his advice to young writers, coming to terms with embracing the writer's identity, and needing to write every first draft by hand. https://bit.ly/35iLj3D

3 years ago, Iranian authorities re-arrested #FreedomToWrite honoree Nasrin Sotoudeh for protesting violations of judicial and women's rights. Sotoudeh has dedicated her life to defending human rights for all; she was sentenced to 148 lashes & 38 years in prison. #FreeNasrin