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, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world.

“PEN America’s work, PEN America’s existence, is in many ways an assurance that writers all over the world can, perhaps even should, dare to speak.” *– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author *

PEN America celebrates literature and defends free expression.

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