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Global Free Expression, Writers at Risk

Ahead of Iran’s UN Address, Coalition Calls For Urgent Release of Narges Mohammadi

September 20, 2024
Learn More: Ahead of Iran’s UN Address, Coalition Calls For Urgent Release of Narges Mohammadi
Banned Books, U.S. Free Expression

Matt Nosanchuk, Federal Gov. Coordinator on Book Ban Issues, to Join PEN America Banned Books Week Events 9/25 and 9/26 in Texas

September 19, 2024
Learn More: Matt Nosanchuk, Federal Gov. Coordinator on Book Ban Issues, to Join PEN America Banned Books Week Events 9/25 and 9/26 in Texas
Campus Free Speech

PEN America Criticizes Cancellation of Oct. 7 Vigil at University of Maryland

September 19, 2024
Learn More: PEN America Criticizes Cancellation of Oct. 7 Vigil at University of Maryland
Banned Books, Educational Censorship, U.S. Free Expression

Author Rex Ogle, Joined by Library Advocates, to Speak at PEN Utah Banned Book Week Event 9/23

September 17, 2024

Suzanne Trimel
Learn More: Author Rex Ogle, Joined by Library Advocates, to Speak at PEN Utah Banned Book Week Event 9/23
Banned Books, U.S. Free Expression

PEN America Texas Chapters in Austin and Dallas Host Author Mike Hixenbaugh for Banned Books Week

September 17, 2024
Learn More: PEN America Texas Chapters in Austin and Dallas Host Author Mike Hixenbaugh for Banned Books Week
Banned Books, U.S. Free Expression

Paper Weavings Created from Banned Books to be Displayed 9/22-11/24 at Magic City Books, Tulsa

September 17, 2024

Suzanne Trimel
Learn More: Paper Weavings Created from Banned Books to be Displayed 9/22-11/24 at Magic City Books, Tulsa
Banned Books

PEN America and LA County Library to Host Freedom to Read Summits for High School Students on Two Saturdays, 9/21 and 9/28, for Banned Books Week

September 16, 2024
Learn More: PEN America and LA County Library to Host Freedom to Read Summits for High School Students on Two Saturdays, 9/21 and 9/28, for Banned Books Week
Banned Books, U.S. Free Expression

With A Spiking Crisis of School Book Bans, PEN America Draws Writers, Readers and Advocates Together to Champion the Freedom to Read; Events in Cities Nationwide

September 12, 2024
Learn More: With A Spiking Crisis of School Book Bans, PEN America Draws Writers, Readers and Advocates Together to Champion the Freedom to Read; Events in Cities Nationwide
U.S. Free Expression

As Project 2025 Takes Aim at Public Education Nationwide, PEN America Sounds An Alarm

September 12, 2024
Learn More: As Project 2025 Takes Aim at Public Education Nationwide, PEN America Sounds An Alarm

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