Admissions Application
PEN America and the Golden State Readers, a student-led organization comprising PEN America student alumni from across California, are teaming up to co-host the first-ever Freedom to Read Leadership Institute this spring! This in-person, three-part training program for high school students will prepare and certify the next generation of Southern California free expression leaders to advocate for the freedom to read in their schools, libraries, and communities across the state and beyond.
  • This program is FREE and open to all high school students
  • Lunch will be provided on all three days of the program.
  • The final deadline for invited students to register is Friday, March 27th at 11:59 p.m P.T. Capacity is limited so please register as soon as possible if you plan on attending.
  • Exact location, building, and room information will be sent to registrants and parents closer to the program.
  • If you have any questions, please email us at institute@pen.org.

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The Institute will take place in Santa Monica, CA and at UC Irvine. The exact locations will be sent to registrants and parents closer to the program dates. Do you anticipate needing public transportation assistance to and from the Institute, and would you like to speak to someone at PEN America about potential support?
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