PEN America Releases Third Edition of ‘DREAMing Out Loud’ Anthology
The literary and free expression organization PEN America has published DREAMing Out Loud: Voices of Migrant Writers, an anthology tackling themes of isolation, community and the day-to-day lives of… More
DREAMing Out Loud Anthology Centers Undocumented Voices
"These essays reflect the anxieties and traumas confronting an entire generation of would-be Americans, who are part of the tapestry of American life in all but documentation." More
The Little Syrian Girl
"As we held hands to school, I asked her again— / my mouth, a broken faucet. She held frozen. Always / did when I brought up Baba, or Syria,… More
PEN America Expands Writing Workshops for DREAMers in NYC with Mayor’s Grant
One of PEN America's most dynamic programs, DREAMing Out Loud provides tuition-free writing workshops for undocumented immigrants in New York City. More
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Included in the 3rd issue of The Journal of Women and Criminal Justice is our director of Prison and Justice Writing @caits_meissner's letter underscoring the importance of uplifting the voices of incarcerated women. Read more here: https://www.njreentry.org/application/files/7316/7847/0620/The_Journal_of_Women_and_Criminal_Justice_Summer_Edition_2023.pdf
Want to dive deep into learning about press freedom around the world? Apply now to join the Global Press Freedom Advocacy Institute, a free series of panels, workshops, and group discussions for student journalists hosted by SPLC and @PENamerica. https://loom.ly/Gk1x-_M
#AvantGardeLawyers request to order release of Galal El-Behairy. Read the AGL letter to Prosecutor General: https://www.ramyessam.com/post/avant-garde-lawyers-request-to-order-release-of-egyptian-poet-galal-el-behairy #FreeGalal #TillTheLastPrisoner