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PEN America Launches Fund to Assist Early Career Screenwriters Facing Economic Hardship

Press ReleaseAugust 31, 2023

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

PEN America Presents “Censored: Free Speech and Hollywood” Nov. 16 at Central Los Angeles Public Library

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 2022

By reviewing legislation and court decisions, exploring blacklisted artists, and the opening up of representation in the late 20th century, the discussion will explore controversies around representing some themes… More

Presenters and Performers Announced for PEN America Literary Awards Feb. 28 at NYC’s Town Hall

Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 2022

PEN America today announces the presenters introducing the 2022 Literary Awards’ three career achievement honorees, and the performers who will take the stage at New York City’s Town Hall… 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

PEN America to Honor “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and “Unbelievable” at 11/1/19 Litfest Gala in Los Angeles

Press ReleaseOctober 10, 2019

In what is expected to be an incredibly poignant moment during the ceremony, actor, author, and reading and education advocate LeVar Burton will deliver a tribute to the legendary… More

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