pen

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The writers' association PEN Berlin said Khatib's comments were protected by freedom of expression and that if Tuttle were to be sacked over them, it would cause "immense damage" to the festival.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

In 2024, the translated English compilation of Mushtaq's five short story collections published between 1990 and 2012 - Haseena and Other Stories - won the PEN Translation Prize.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Harris has received several honors, including fellowships with PEN America, Hedgebrook and Haymarket Books, as well as Tin House, Baldwin for the Arts and Edith Wharton residencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025

“If access to a book is restricted, even for a short period of time, that is a restriction of free speech and free expression,” said Kasey Meehan, director of PEN America's Freedom to Read program.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2024

They held up their right hands and read the oath Nick had written out: From this day on and forever, I will never use the word PEN again.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements