https://mailchi.mp/englishpen/december-2025?e=234f022efd We are deeply saddened by the death of Sir Tom Stoppard and extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. A longtime supporter of English PEN and the recipient of the 2013 PEN Pinter Prize, he leaves an immense and enduring legacy through his contributions to literature, the arts, and the defence of free expression. As an Honorary Vice President of English PEN, Stoppard embodied what PEN stands for: courage, creativity, and an...

The 91st PEN International Congress in Krakow was a truly special occasion—an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Thank you so much for being part of it. It was an incredibly stimulating week, filled with lively discussions, inspiring ideas, and a shared commitment to our work. We look forward to continuing the important conversations and actions we began there.   Key Moments from Krakow                The re-election of Arne Svingen as International Secretary The...

We cordially invite you to the POWER OF WORDS - congress on the occasion of half a century since the founding of the Baltic Union by...