Mission Statement

Mission Statement

PEN Center USA endeavors to create a world in which freedom of expression is guaranteed for all writers . . .

2010 Emerging Voices

2010 Emerging Voices

Emerging Voices is made possible in part by grants and donations from the Rosenthal Family Foundation, the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, The Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts and individual PEN members.

Lit Fest 2009 Wrap Up

Lit Fest 2009 Wrap Up

On December 2, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, PEN USA was proud to present the 2009 Literary Awards...

2010 Lit Awards

2010 Lit Awards

PEN USA is currently accepting submissions for its 28th Annual Literary Awards

The Literary Events Roundup

The Literary Events Roundup

PEN Center USA offers a wide array of compelling literary events in the Los Angeles area, all of which are dedicated to giving voice to the lives and work of talented writers from across the globe.

Freedom to Write News Feed

RAN 53/09 – Update #2   February 2, 2010
RAN 6/10 - Update - China   February 2, 2010
PHILIPPINES UPDATE   November 25, 2009
FTW URGENT ALERT: Philippines   November 23, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Philippines   November 23, 2009
KILLINGS SINCE NOV 2008   November 15, 2009
DAY of the IMPRISONED WRITER   November 12, 2009
RAN 50/09   September 29, 2009
RAN 06/05 - Update #3   August 14, 2009
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