Name: Panel: Writing about Teenagers, 4/11/1988 by PEN America
Duration: 2 h 1 min 39 s
Description: In this panel, Paula Fox, Scott Spencer, Alice Childress, Josephine Humphreys, and Harry Mazer discuss the dynamics of writing books with youthful heroes and heroines and the mechanics of finding audience for them. Panelists are introduced by Hilma Wolitzer.

In this panel, Paula Fox, Scott Spencer, Alice Childress, Josephine Humphreys, and Harry Mazer discuss the dynamics of writing books with youthful heroes and heroines and the mechanics of finding audience for them. Panelists are introduced by Hilma Wolitzer.

Panel: Writing about Teenagers, 4/11/1988

Amiri Baraka reads “Rhythm Travel” at the 2008 Beyond Margins Celebration.


Amiri Baraka Reads “Rhythm Travel”

The celebrated poet reads the seminal letter of political protest, in which she became the first and only person to date to refuse the highest honor bestowed upon an artist on behalf of the people. Background and discussion: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/05/16/adrienne-rich-national-medal-of-arts-letter/

Adrienne Rich declines the National Medal of Arts, 1997

PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world.  Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.


Panel: Writing about Teenagers, 4/11/1988

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