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Julia Goldberg

Assistant, Communications

Julia Goldberg is the Communications Assistant at PEN America. Previously, she served as the editor-in-chief of her college’s student newspaper and as a reporting intern for local news outlets in New York City. Most recently, she worked as the Communications intern at PEN America, researching and writing articles, drafting social media posts, and developing graphics and video footage for social media platforms. She holds a BA in English from Williams College where she graduated as valedictorian.

Articles by Julia Goldberg

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Campus Free SpeechEducational CensorshipU.S. Free Expression
Thursday March 12

Inside the Fight to Keep Academic Freedom Alive at Texas A&M

“Protest is an investment, and we need to invest in the future so that the next generation can have at least what we have, if not more.”

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A colorful collage of LGBTQ+ themed childrens book covers, featuring diverse characters, rainbows, and titles like Queer History A-Z, A Kid Called Gavin, Love, Violet, and Pride.
Banned Books
Tuesday March 10

‘Essential for My Career’: Six Authors Explain Why They Need Their Books on Library Shelves

Librarians can ensure that books actually reach the children who want and need them by providing personalized recommendations.

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A collage of diverse childrens and young adult book covers, including titles like Queer History A to Z, My Gender Your Rules, Red, White & Royal Blue, Pride Puppy, and When Aidan Became a Brother.
Banned Books
Monday February 23

Book Bans ‘Kill Creativity,’ Sow Self-Doubt in Authors 

For the past few years, author Charlotte Sullivan Wild has been working on a picture book about an LGBTQ+ family who learns to cope with one member’s deployment to the military. The story is inspired by Sullivan Wild’s own life, and she’s certain it could help families like hers. But finding a publisher has proven Read more…

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More Articles by Julia Goldberg

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Banned Books
Monday February 2

Book Bans Are Leaving Authors Frustrated, Fatigued, and Frightened 

A colorful assortment of books laid out, with visible titles including A Court of Mist and Fury, A Clockwork Orange, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, and Beastless among others.
Banned Books
Monday January 26

Authors and Illustrators Are Paying a Steep Price for Book Bans

A smiling woman with gray hair stands outdoors beside the cover of the book Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, which features a large tree with colorful ribbons tied to its branches.
Banned Books
Wednesday January 14

Katherine Applegate’s Book Was Labeled ‘Deliberate Indoctrination.’ It’s About the Power of Kindness.

A woman with short reddish hair, glasses, and a mustard yellow jacket smiles beside the book cover of Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn, featuring a white unicorn and a pink cat, both with horns. The book is by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.
Banned Books
Tuesday January 6

‘I Never Saw That Coming’: Shannon Hale Couldn’t Believe Her Children’s Book About a Unicorn Was Tossed Off Shelves

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Literary AwardsLiterary Community
Monday January 5

‘A Dream Come True’: 12 Debut Writers Celebrate Winning the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize

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Global Free ExpressionPress Freedom
Tuesday December 16

‘We’ve Seen This Before’: Lessons for the Press on Authoritarianism 

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Writing as Craft
Monday December 15

Nearly 20 Years in the Making, Kiran Desai’s Third Novel Was Her Longtime Companion  

A smiling man with a beard and short hair stands against a gray background. Next to him is the book cover for Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg, with colorful icons and bold, playful typography.
Banned Books
Wednesday December 10

A ‘Hugely Valuable’ Resource: Author Bill Konigsberg Explains Why Queer Teens Need Books About Sex and Sexuality 

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Banned Books
Tuesday December 9

New Yorkers Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Freedom to Read Act 

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U.S. Free Expression
Tuesday December 9

With ‘The Emergency,’ George Packer Distances Us from the World to Draw it Near Again

A woman with wavy blonde hair and black glasses smiles beside the cover of the book Damsel by Elana K. Arnold, which features ornate lettering and dark, floral, magical imagery.
Banned Books
Wednesday December 3

All Experiences ‘Deserve Space on the Page,’ and Sex Is No Exception, Says YA Author Elana K. Arnold 

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Online Abuse & Digital Safety
Wednesday December 3

Five Newsroom Leaders Share Best Online Safety Practices

A portrait of author Malinda Lo wearing glasses is shown beside the cover of her book, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, which features neon signs and award stickers on an illustrated night-time city street.
Banned Books
Tuesday November 25

Uneasy About Sexual Content in a YA Novel? ‘Read the Whole Book,’ Urges Author Malinda Lo

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Prison and Justice Writing
Tuesday November 25

Derek Trumbo Sr. Left Prison an Accomplished Author, a Pathway Opened By PEN America’s Prison and Justice Writing Program

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Banned Books
Wednesday November 12

Why Editor Andrew Karre Can’t Imagine YA Literature Without Sexual Content

A man with short gray hair and a beard smiles softly beside the book cover of The Emergency by George Packer, featuring a painted face with cracks and green vines on a black background.
Writing as Craft
Wednesday November 12

George Packer’s ‘The Emergency’ Wants Us To Rekindle Our Shared Sense of Humanity

A promotional graphic for PEN Americas 2025 Emerging Voices Final Reading, featuring headshots of ten diverse individuals above and below the event title in bold red and black text.
Emerging VoicesLiterary Programs
Monday November 3

2025 Emerging Voices Fellows Close Out ‘Transformative’ Experience