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At the #PENgala on 5/23, we will be joined by two-time Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas, acclaimed actor Asia Kate Dillon, Senator @CoryBooker, and actress Ruth Negga as this year's presenters and special guests. Learn more: https://pen.org/2022-literary-gala.

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Last week, Virginia Beach (VA) schools voted to remove GENDER QUEER from shelves. Now a Virginia lawyer is stepping in to take the decision further: he’s filing a suit against the school and against the Barnes & Noble store in Virginia Beach. https://bit.ly/3LxdgqO

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This year, the #PENgala will be hosted by journalist, writer, @waitwait panelist, and @CBSSunday contributor @Faith_Salie! Tune in live at 7:30PM ET on Monday 5/23 for an evening celebrating our honorees and PEN America's work defending free expression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mMX8GL-NmE

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