PEN New England: Advancing the cause of literature and reading in New England and defending free expression everywhere.
  • PEN New England
  • Lesley University
  • 29 Everett St.
  • Cambridge, MA 02138
  • 617.349.8113
  • pen-ne@lesley.edu

Our Mission


PEN (Poets/Playwrights, Essayists/Editors, Novelists) New England is an organization of published authors, aspiring writers, and all who love the written word.  Our mission is to advance a culture of literature in New England and defend free expression everywhere. PEN New England is a branch of PEN American Center, and part of International PEN, the oldest international literary organization and also the oldest human rights organization in the world.