‘We are all writers and use words in ways that can shift and inform society,’ says PEN International’s ‘Make Space’ mission statement. ‘It is time to act.’
International Industry Notes: English PEN on Political Cartooning; Open Road and Vistaar on Ebook Prices
In a season when politics can seem especially cartoonish, English PEN looks at the freedom of such expression, as Open Road engages Vistaar to draw a clearer picture of ebook pricing.
On Becoming a Translator: Four Points for Getting Started
As we observe National Translation Month, six translators share their experiences and insights on entering the business: ‘Time, connections, luck.’
With First Female President, PEN International Looks to the Future
The new president of PEN International, Jennifer Clement, discusses the organization’s mission to support human rights and its outlook for the future.
The Revival of Odessa as a Center for International Literature
A new literature festival in Odessa on the Black Se , featuring Ukrainians and Russians together, underscored the role literature plays in civil discourse.
After Illustrious History, Argentine PEN Returns
JS Tennant, literary manager of PEN International, reports on recent efforts to revive the PEN Center in Argentina, after years of indifference in the region.
PEN and UNESCO to Bolster Minority Language Publishing
PEN International and Unesco have launched new research and training programs in Kenya, Haiti, Serbia and Nigeria to bolster local book publishing industries.
After 15 Years, PEN International Finally Opens in Myanmar
After years of being blocked by a hostile government, a PEN International Center has finally opened in Myanmar, with 23 active members.
PEN Ethiopia Opens, Led by Award-winning YA Author
Ato Solomon Hailemariam, award winning YA author, founded PEN Ethiopia, to help promote and translate Ethiopian literature for audiences at home and abroad.
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