PEN America: A Journal for Writers and Readers is published with the help of PEN Members and a generous grant from the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust. We also depend on the support of our readers.

Since 2001, we have provided a home for literature that speaks across cultural, political, and linguistic boundaries. Please join us in this important work.

Become a charter member of the Friends of PEN America!

Friend: $100
Friends receive a book by one of our contributors and acknowledgment in every issue of the journal for a full year and on our website.

Ally: $250
Allies receive a signed book by one of our contributors and acknowledgment in the journal and on our website.

Compatriot: $500
Compatriots receive invitations to PEN events, a signed book by one of our contributors, and acknowledgment in the journal and on our website.

Ambassador: $1,000
Ambassadors receive invitations to PEN parties and events, a personalized book by one of our contributors, and acknowledgment in the journal and on our website.

Council: $2,500
Council members will have tea with our editor and receive invitations to PEN parties and events, a personalized book, and acknowledgment in the journal and on our website.

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