Julia Goldberg is the Communications Assistant at PEN America. Previously, she served as the editor-in-chief of her college’s student newspaper and as a reporting intern for local news outlets in New York City. Most recently, she worked as the Communications Intern at PEN America, researching and writing articles, developing graphics and video footage, and drafting social media posts. She holds a BA in English from Williams College, where she graduated as valedictorian.

Julia Goldberg
Assistant, Communications
Articles by Julia Goldberg
Friday April 17
Cannupa Hanska Luger, Winner of the 2026 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award, Knows the Power of Make-Believe
We spoke to 2026 PEN/Jean Stein winner Cannupa Hanska Luger about free expression and the unrealized power of make-believe.
Wednesday April 15
For a Future Free of Fascism, Scholar Jason Stanley Says We Must Reexamine Our Past
In conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Jason Stanley examines how embracing American exceptionalism makes us susceptible to fascism.
More Articles by Julia Goldberg
Tuesday April 7
A Banned Children’s Book Author Fled the United States for Uruguay. American Parents Had Her Fired After a Week.
Thursday March 26
‘We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices’ Anthology Contributors Reunite to Support Minnesota Students
Wednesday March 25
A Peek Behind the Literary Awards Curtain: How the 2026 PEN Poetry in Translation Award Panel Chose Its Winner
Wednesday March 18
Ibram X. Kendi Has Received a Lot of Hate. His New Book on Authoritarianism Helped Him Realize It Was Never Personal.
Wednesday March 18
‘A Wonderful Spotlight’: Open Book Award Recognizes Exceptional Literature by Authors of Color
Tuesday March 10
‘Essential for My Career’: Six Authors Explain Why They Need Their Books on Library Shelves
Wednesday January 14
Katherine Applegate’s Book Was Labeled ‘Deliberate Indoctrination.’ It’s About the Power of Kindness.
Tuesday January 6
‘I Never Saw That Coming’: Shannon Hale Couldn’t Believe Her Children’s Book About a Unicorn Was Tossed Off Shelves
Monday January 5








