INTERVIEW

Works of Justice: Sarah Wang on Bearing Witness

Mags Chmielarczyk, Liz Fiore

Sarah Wang’s work examines the dark underbelly of American society with archaeological precision, addressing topics such as the violence inflicted on girls in juvenile detention and heightened surveillance of our private lives. Sarah speaks with us about carceral language, what it means to bear witness, and how writing can help us create new histories. 

PEN POETRY SERIES

Two Poems by Callie Garnett

This week in the PEN Poetry Series, PEN America features two poems by Callie Garnett. 

INTERVIEW

The PEN Ten with Daniel José Older

Jared Jackson

"The truth always finds a way through, and the way the world changes is by challenging systems we once believed unshakeable." PEN America's Literary Programs Coordinator Jared Jackson speaks with Daniel José Older, author of The Book of Lost Saints (Imprint, 2019).