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censorship to get involved join the fight for the freedom to read join donate now search for join donate now open search search search the freedom to write pen america stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the united states and worldwide we champion the freedom to write recognizing the power of the word to transform the world join us and the winners are the 2026 pen america literary awards ceremony was held on march 31st at the town hall in new york city nearly 350 000 was conferred upon writers and translators working in fiction nonfiction essay poetry and more meet the winners campus free speech guide this guide provides principles guidance and advice for nurturing campus communities that protect freedom of expression and academic freedom to the utmost while upholding values of belonging and inclusive communities learn more featured work announcing the 2026 pen america literary awards winners banned books list 2026 ice s threat of 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