Escambia, Florida's westernmost county, has been a hot spot for book banning. It's drawn two notable federal First Amendment lawsuits, including one from PEN America and Penguin Random House.

Over the last year, Florida was found to be responsible for nearly half of the entire country's book bans as the number of banned books reaches a new high. A recent study by PEN America ...

according to a Florida Department of Education list. PEN America, a free speech advocacy group, estimates that 4,561 books ...

Kal Penn, the acclaimed actor, author, and former Obama White House aide, will host the 60th annual PEN America Literary Awards, to be held Thursday, March 2, at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St ...