FREEDOM TO WRITE FREEDOM TO READ
English PEN is the founding centre of a global literary network. We work to defend and promote freedom of expression, and to remove barriers to literature.
English PEN is the founding centre of a global literary network. We work to defend and promote freedom of expression, and to remove barriers to literature.
Book Tickets English PEN is excited to host a special one-off evening to celebrate the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. Esteemed guests from the worlds of literature, politics, journalism and activism will come together to perform readings of original letters written by Nelson Mandela during his time in prison, many of which have remained unpublished
To mark the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth on 18 July and the publication of The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela (Liveright) on 10 July, English PEN is holding an evening of readings with very special guests on 17 July. Full event details and booking information available here. Taking place at the Union Chapel in London,
At Free Word Centre 29th August
writers in prison
To mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, writers at the Waterstones Writing Workshop will be composing poetry and prose to send to writers in prison.
writers in prison
In celebration of World Poetry Day this Wednesday, all this week we will be paying tribute to poets who have been persecuted or imprisoned in violation of their right to free expression.