Press Releases
Brooklyn Public Library and PEN America Teaming Up to Train High School Students to Defend Against Book Bans, Promote the Freedom to Read
January 12, 2023
Learn More: Brooklyn Public Library and PEN America Teaming Up to Train High School Students to Defend Against Book Bans, Promote the Freedom to Read
National Organizations Condemn Cancellation of Student Play at Douglas Anderson School of Performing Arts in Duval County, FL
January 10, 2023
Learn More: National Organizations Condemn Cancellation of Student Play at Douglas Anderson School of Performing Arts in Duval County, FL
PEN America: Florida Engages in “Witch Hunt” to Find Out How Public Colleges and Universities are Spending Funds Related to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
January 6, 2023
Learn More: PEN America: Florida Engages in “Witch Hunt” to Find Out How Public Colleges and Universities are Spending Funds Related to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
PEN America Expresses Dismay Over Harvard’s Denial of Fellowship to Former Human Rights Watch Executive Director Ken Roth
January 5, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Expresses Dismay Over Harvard’s Denial of Fellowship to Former Human Rights Watch Executive Director Ken Roth
Kate Ruane Joins PEN America as Inaugural Sy Syms Director, U.S. Free Expression Programs
January 4, 2023
Learn More: Kate Ruane Joins PEN America as Inaugural Sy Syms Director, U.S. Free Expression Programs
PEN America Cites “Egregious Violation” of Academic Freedom by Hamline University
December 23, 2022
Learn More: PEN America Cites “Egregious Violation” of Academic Freedom by Hamline University
PEN America Condemns “Alarming Spread” of Violence and Harassment Against Drag Story Hours
December 23, 2022
Learn More: PEN America Condemns “Alarming Spread” of Violence and Harassment Against Drag Story Hours
With President Biden’s Signature, ‘Burma Act’ Becomes Law With Aim of Holding Military Accountable and Supporting A Democratic Myanmar
December 23, 2022
Learn More: With President Biden’s Signature, ‘Burma Act’ Becomes Law With Aim of Holding Military Accountable and Supporting A Democratic Myanmar
Good News that Wentzville School District Returns 200 Temporarily Banned Books to Shelves But PEN America Raises Concern that 17 Removed Books Are Still Inaccessible
December 22, 2022
Learn More: Good News that Wentzville School District Returns 200 Temporarily Banned Books to Shelves But PEN America Raises Concern that 17 Removed Books Are Still Inaccessible
