As a woman who, alongside so many other writers, works to challenge the status quo (read: white, male, cisgender, straight) in the literary community, I know how important it is to stand up for those at risk of being silenced.

PEN America’s annual literary awards lift up new writers from every imaginable background to take their place in the literary canon. PEN America also fights in the courts to ensure our freedom to write is protected. Now more than ever, that work is crucial.

PEN America works to amplify marginalized voices and equip all people with the transformative power of the written word. Join me in supporting PEN America and the freedom to write. 

I support PEN America because they believe in freedom of expression for all writers. Friend, will you join me in supporting PEN America and make a gift to support free expression?