The Book of Judith: Honoring Judith Tannenbaum (1947-2019)
PEN America's Works of Justice series features four selections from "The Book of Judith: Opening Hearts Through Poetry," an anthology in remembrance of teaching artist Judith Tannenbaum (1947-2019), who… More
Recent Books on Justice and Incarceration
PEN America's Prison and Justice Writing Program features ten recently published books on justice and incarceration in the United States. More
PEN America Cancels 2024 World Voices Festival
“The idea that only those who adhere to a particular ideology or worldview are worthy of engagement is inimical to the spirit of PEN America and World Voices,” said… More
Songwriting Legend Paul Simon to be Honored at PEN America’s Spring Literary Gala in New York City
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: “Paul Simon has inspired fans worldwide with lyrics and songs that entire generations know by heart and can recognize from the very first… More
An Interview with Prison Library Support Network
PLSN coordinators Manuela Aronofsky and Mia Bruner discuss the process of receiving and answering reference letters from prison. More
PEN America Statement on Canceling of Cultural Events, Amid War
“PEN America objects to the cancellation of book and cultural events, awards and promotions because of viewpoints and narratives that have become contentious in the context of the war… More
Hollywood Artists Join Writers for Banned Books Week Day of Action Oct. 7
(NEW YORK)—More than 20 actors, writers, and artists are joining together to spread the word about book bans by creating videos about their favorite banned books, a project spearheaded… More
PEN America Launches Fund to Assist Early Career Screenwriters Facing Economic Hardship
Ayad Akhtar, PEN America’s president and a novelist, playwright and screenwriter, said: “During these difficult days, we are honored as a writers organization to do as much as we… More
New PEN America Report Warns Against Canceling Books Due to Outrage
In the report, PEN America cautions publishers against giving in to newly-drawn lines that restrict the space for the writer’s prerogative to imagine and create literature: “It is imperative… More
New PEN America White Paper: The Human Spark That Drives Creativity Must be Safeguarded As Potential Threats Loom from Artificial Intelligence
“Generative AI and automated tools represent a sea change in how artists, journalists, and writers create, interact with, and disseminate content, and how the public understands and consumes it.… More
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