Oct 1, 2025 · PEN America found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.

Jan 29, 2026 · PEN America is thrilled to announce the Finalists for the 2026 Literary Awards. Join us for the Ceremony on March 31, 2026!

3 days ago · PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide.

Aug 7, 2025 · A new wave of hundreds of book bans has hit Florida school districts, with at least eight counties pulling titles from shelves, in response to a warning by the state Board of Education, which …

Oct 1, 2025 · What books are banned in 2025? Thousands of titles have been removed from public schools across the country.

Feb 12, 2026 · Board of Trustees of PEN America names two proven leaders and champions of free expression and literature, Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, as co-Chief Executive Officers.

Dec 18, 2025 · PEN America is honored to announce the Longlists for the 2026 Literary Awards. Our awards are juried by panels of esteemed, award-winning authors, editors, translators, and critics. …

Oct 1, 2025 · In a new report documenting public school book bans over the 2024-2025 school year, PEN America cites alarming censorship pressures on school districts including: new federal efforts to …

Jan 15, 2026 · Government censorship of free speech and academic freedom has reached unprecedented heights on U.S. campuses as lawmakers extend a web of political and ideological …

Jan 29, 2026 · PEN America today announced 50 finalists for its 2026 Literary Awards, showcasing excellence from literary superstars and new voices alike and spanning genres including fiction, …