PEN Newsletter: November 13, 2008

PEN Newsletter: November 13, 2008
ALSO COMING UP

November 15–16:
PEN at Miami Book Fair

PEN is pleased to be presenting two events at this year's Miami Book Fair.

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UPCOMING EVENT

December 16:
Voices Against Torture: Writers and Lawyers on the Way Forward
The American Constitution Society and PEN will host a panel featuring writers and lawyers discussing their work and its relationship to combating torture. With: Jane Mayer, Anouar Benmalek, Elisa Massimino, and Scott Horton; moderated by Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick. >> More

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NEWS AT PEN

Announcing the Edmont Society
PEN is pleased to announce the Edmont Society, a new association of young writers and supporters committed to expanding the role of literature in the lives of young New Yorkers. The Edmont Society held an inaugural benefit on October 27, which featured performances by Suheir Hammad, Maya Angelou, and Grammy Award–winning hip-hop artist Common. >> More


HUMAN RIGHTS & ADVOCACY

74th International PEN Congress Calls for Cultural Rights, Free Expression
International PEN closed a historic Congress in Bogotá, Colombia, with over 120 delegates from 70 countries urging worldwide protection of cultures and indigenous languages, and a review of UN resolutions on religious defamation. >> More

November 15, 2008: Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Every year on November 15, PEN honors the courage of all writers who stand up against repression and defend freedom of expression and the right to information. >> More

December 9, 2008: Freedom to Write Card-Writing Blitz
Join us in sending letters of support to imprisoned writers and their families. PEN will provide cards, envelopes, and postage; all you need is a message of goodwill. >> More