PEN Center USA

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

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.

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

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

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.