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Protesting writers welcome dialogue with PEN and call for an external review.

Protesting writers welcome dialogue with PEN and call for an external review.

By Dan Sheehan | March 21, 2024

Naomi Klein, Hisham Matar, Maaza Mengiste and More Have Withdrawn From the PEN World Voices Festival

Naomi Klein, Hisham Matar, Maaza Mengiste and More Have Withdrawn From the PEN World Voices Festival

“In the context of Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, we believe that PEN America has betrayed the organization’s professed commitment to peace and equality for all.”

By Literary Hub | March 14, 2024

Over 600 writers have signed this open letter to PEN America.

Over 600 writers have signed this open letter to PEN America.

By Dan Sheehan | February 9, 2024

Palestinian-American writer Randa Jarrar was dragged out of a PEN event.

Palestinian-American writer Randa Jarrar was dragged out of a PEN event.

By Dan Sheehan | February 2, 2024

Two novelists have cut ties with PEN over its Mayim Bialik event and Gaza silence.

Two novelists have cut ties with PEN over its Mayim Bialik event and Gaza silence.

By Dan Sheehan | January 31, 2024

Censoring Imagination: Why Prisons Ban Fantasy and Science Fiction

Censoring Imagination: Why Prisons Ban Fantasy and Science Fiction

Moira Marquis on the Importance of Magical Thinking For the Incarcerated

By Moira Marquis | December 7, 2023

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“Code words to say what can’t be said”: James Hannaham Talks to a Writer in Solitary Confinement

By Moira Marquis | September 5, 2023

If prison officials really want to encourage creative expression behind bars, here's how to start.

By Moira Marquis | June 13, 2023

The Freedom to Imagine: Ayad Akhtar on the Importance of Salman Rushdie’s Life and Work

By Ayad Akhtar | May 19, 2023

Readings from the 2022 PEN America Prison Writing Awards Anthology

Readings from the 2022 PEN America Prison Writing Awards Anthology

The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan">This Week on The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan

By The Literary Life | May 12, 2023

5 free virtual events you can enjoy from your couch this February.

5 free virtual events you can enjoy from your couch this February.

By Katie Yee | February 8, 2023

Free virtual writing workshops and literary events to check out this January.

Free virtual writing workshops and literary events to check out this January.

By Katie Yee | January 10, 2023

Indian Writers on 75 Years of Independence and Partition

Indian Writers on 75 Years of Independence and Partition

Featuring Anita Desai, Hari Kunzru, Salman Rushdie, and More

By Literary Hub | September 28, 2022

Is this the weirdest American book-banning yet?

Is this the weirdest American book-banning yet?

By Jonny Diamond | September 26, 2022

PEN America documented more than 2,500 book bans during the last school year.

PEN America documented more than 2,500 book bans during the last school year.

By Corinne Segal | September 19, 2022

Famous writers will “Stand with Salman Rushdie” on the steps of the NYPL this Friday.

Famous writers will “Stand with Salman Rushdie” on the steps of the NYPL this Friday.

By Jonny Diamond | August 17, 2022

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