How does parenthood shape our politics—and our art? Pen Parentis' November Salon, "Politics of Parenthood," is now available to watch on Youtube! In conversation with Cari Luna, Stephen O’Connor, ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis Fellowship
The PEN PARENTIS Writing Fellowship for New Parents is supported in part by The de Groot Foundation.
The writing fellowship offers one writer who is the parent of at least one child under 10 years old $2000 to further their writing career, a year of mentorship, and the opportunity to read their winning story online at a Pen Parentis Literary Salon. To learn more, please visit the Pen Parentis website.
Submissions are now closed.
Pen Parentis December Literary Salon
Join Pen Parentis on December 10th at 7pm ET for their Holiday Salon, in conversation with Rena Priest, Michelle Wildgen and Amy Shearn! Learn more HERE. On the second Tuesday of each month ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis November Literary Salon
Join Pen Parentis on November 12th at 7pm ET for their “Politics of Parenthood” salon in conversation with Cari Luna, Stephen O'Connor, Jennifer Case, and Jessica Pearce Rotondi! Learn more ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis October Literary Salon
Join Pen Parentis on October 8th at 7pm ET for their “Blank Page” salon in conversation with Zibby Owens, Tanuja Desai Hidier, Devi Laskar, and Oliver La Paz! Learn more HERE. On the second Tuesday ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis April Literary Salon
Join PEN PARENTIS on April 9th at 7pm ET for their "Human Condition" event! The conversation will be with Keith Gessen, Carol LaHines, and Jimin Han! RSVP here. On the second Tuesday of each month ... [Read More]
The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship For New Parents
Submissions have now closed. Stay tuned for the next Pen Parentis Salon! The writing fellowship offers one writer who is the parent of at least one child under 10 years old $2000 to further their ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis March Literary Salon
Join PEN PARENTIS on March 12th at 7pm ET for their "Searching for Meaning" event! The conversation will be with Terese Svoboda, Kate Schmier, and Amanda Galvan Huynh! RSVP here. On the second ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis January Literary Salon
Join PEN PARENTIS on January 12th for their "Winter Poetry Salon"! The conversation will be with Ann Townsend, Joan Kane, and Leticia Del Toro! The RSVP link is coming soon. On the second Tuesday ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis December Literary Salon
Join PEN PARENTIS on Tuesday, December 12th, at 7pm ET for their December Literary Salon on "Creative Productivity While Parenting"! The conversation will be with Keri Bertino, MM De Voe, and Ben ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis Literary Salons
On the second Tuesday of each month September through May, PEN PARENTIS celebrates the creative dedication of a new group of writers who are also parents through short readings followed by ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis’ November Literary Salon
Join PEN PARENTIS on Tuesday, November 14th, at 7pm ET for their November Literary Salon on Collateral Damage! The conversation will be with Nancy Ludmerer, Michael Bourne, and Marina Budhos, and ... [Read More]
Meet the 2024 Pen Parentis Fellow
Congratulations to Taylor Hobbs, the 2024 Pen Parentis Fellow! The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents is supported in part by The de Groot Foundation. The writing fellowship ... [Read More]