Publishers’ Circle

Update - February 2024

It is with the greatest pleasure and appreciation that we welcome two new members to our International Publishers Circle. Thank you to the Libella Group and to Veen Bosch & Keuning Uitgeversgroep for your generous support and your words of advice.

Publishers can play a vital role in ensuring persecuted writers are not silenced. Members of the PEN International Publishers’ Circle support the promotion of free expression, literature and intellectual collaboration among publishers, writers and translators worldwide.

How can publishers get involved?

Advocacy
Your advice helps us strengthening our support of publishers and writers under threat.

Programme development
Help us develop projects supporting publishing and literature in the countries where we operate.

Emergencies
Help us respond to emergencies, such the case of Salman Rushdie in 1989, when a consortium of publishers came together to publish his book despite the threat of violence.

Meetings
Members of the Publishers’ Circle meet once a year to discuss current issues, strengthen the work of the group and propose new goals and projects. This meeting is also an occasion to introduce the Circle to potential new members and welcome new affiliates. During this event, PEN International will report on its work and make members aware of how they have contributed to the organisation’s achievements.

Events and readings
Members of the Publishers’ Circle can support imprisoned and persecuted writers by organising readings of their work, helping to promote awareness of their cases and PEN International’s advocacy campaigns.

Newsletter and updates
As a member of the Publishers’ Circle, you will receive regular updates on our projects, yearly case lists, and invitations to PEN International events.

Acknowledgements
Members of the Publishers’ Circle will be fully acknowledged in all PEN International communications, programmes and publications, as well as on our website.

Enquire

For details on joining the Publishers’ Circle, please write to Paul Julien:
paul.julien@pen-international.org