Protecting The Freedom To Write

PEN USA Store

PEN USA STORE

International PEN

International PEN is the parent organization of PEN Center USA. International PEN connects PEN centers worldwide in their joint purposes or protecting the freedoms of writers and building a worldwide literary community. 

PEN Center USA

PEN USA members work to defend the rights of writers nationally and internationally and to foster a literary community among the diverse writers living in the western United States.

Chapters

PEN USA has five regional chapters in the western United States to provide programs and activities for the literary community in those areas. Chapters are located in Texas, New Mexico, Washington, Oakland and Orange County, California.

Board of Directors

The board of directors of PEN are accomplished writers and members of the literary community who dedicate their time and energy to the furthering of the missions of PEN. 

Donors

PEN USA’s programs are funded by the generous support of these organizations…

Internships & Jobs

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Staff

The PEN Staff works out of the Los Angeles office, bringing to life the functions and programs of PEN USA. Feel free to contact the staff with any questions about PEN. 

Contact

The PEN USA office is in Culver City, south of Los Angeles. Feel free to call, email or stop by with questions. 

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.
John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address January 20, 1961