4 days ago · PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, …

Dec 4, 2025 · PEN America has tracked the bans of unique titles nationwide since 2021 using publicly available data sourced from school district websites, school board minutes, public …

The PEN America Literary Awards honor outstanding voices in translation, fiction, poetry, science, essay, biography, children’s lit, & drama.

Oct 1, 2025 · What books are banned in 2025? Thousands of titles have been removed from public schools across the country. PEN America has documented nearly 23,000 book bans in …

Apr 10, 2025 · PEN America is honored to announce the Finalists for the 2025 Literary Awards. Our awards are juried by panels of esteemed, award-winning authors, editors, translators, and …

Nov 26, 2025 · For PEN America, choosing literary award winners with panels of experts takes months of reading, thought, and consensus. A best-of list feels far more subjective.

Apr 25, 2025 · Twelve debut writers chosen for originality, craft, and pushing the boundaries of the genre were announced today as winners of the $2000 PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story …

Since the unification, PEN America has continued to grow into a prominent and frequently cited literary organization in the United States, with a strong history of literary programming and …

Feb 27, 2025 · The removal of books focused on people of color, race and racism, and LGBTQ+ subjects from public schools continues as part of a concerted and dangerous campaign …

May 9, 2025 · PEN America is thrilled to announce the 2025 Literary Awards winners. The following book award winners were announced live at the PEN America Literary Awards …