Literature bridges differences and fosters understanding.
Literature bridges differences and fosters understanding.
Celebrate Writing
conversations with writers:
Read the poetry and stories of the 2025 New Voices Award cohort
August 20, 2025
Excerpts from the winners and finalists, plus praise from the jury of Canadian authors.
A conversation with Ira Wells, president of PEN Canada
July 3, 2025
Wells on why he joined PEN and the challenges facing free expression today.
News and books from previous New Voices Award winners
May 9, 2025
Titles from Christine Wu, Deepa Rajagopalan, Noor Naga and more.
A triumphant anthology from the Writers in Exile, plus books from the PEN archives, featuring essays, poetry, and creative nonfiction from literary icons and contemporary CanLit stars.
An award that encourages new writing and provides a space for unpublished Canadian writers. Funded by the RBC Emerging Artists Project.
An international initiative to engage young or emerging writers during deepening divisions, across borders and towards community and solidarity.
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