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Scholar-Author Imani Perry on Listening Deeply, Turning 50, Writing About Historical Atrocities and Being a Mother

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By: Suzanne Trimel | February 2, 2023

Prize-Winning Author of South to America is featured speaker in finale of Birmingham Reads, PEN Birmingham’s collective reading experience of her book. More

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Audible Founder and Executive Chairman Don Katz to be Celebrated as Business Visionary Honoree at PEN America 2022 Gala

Press ReleaseFebruary 18, 2022

PEN America today announces Audible Founder and Executive Chairman Don Katz as Business Visionary Honoree for its 2022 Literary Gala, recognizing his transformative contributions to the world of literature… More

Twelve Emerging Writers to Receive PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 2022

“The publication of a debut story can be a launching pad for a writer’s career,” said Donica Bettanin, director of PEN America’s Literary Awards program. “We’re thrilled to celebrate… More

New Guidance: E-Readers in Prisons Must Expand Access to Reading, Not Supplant Books Altogether

Press ReleaseFebruary 8, 2022

New guidance on e-readers use in prisons seeks to expand reading, not supplant books altogether. More

Seth Meyers to host 2022 PEN America Literary Awards live and in-person, February 28 at New York City’s Town Hall

Press ReleaseFebruary 2, 2022

PEN America announces writer and Emmy Award-winning late night host Seth Meyers as the host for the organization’s 2022 Literary Awards, which return this year as an in-person event… More

Statement: Deep Regret Over the Choice of Peter Handke for the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature

Press ReleaseOctober 10, 2019

"We reject the decision that a writer who has persistently called into question thoroughly documented war crimes deserves to be celebrated for his 'linguistic ingenuity.' At a moment of… More

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New Anthology of Essays, Memoir, Stories and Poems by NYC Immigrant “Dreamers”

Press ReleaseJuly 23, 2019

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: “At PEN America we recognize that freedom of speech depends upon conscious efforts to ensure that the most silenced voices in society are… More

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Feb 9, 6:30PM at @DIESELBrentwood in #LosAngeles:

Join celebrated authors @patricia_engel and @jeanho for PEN Out Loud—an outdoor evening of readings and conversation exploring their latest works of fiction.

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