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The PEN America Best Debut Short Stories 2018
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PEN America is excited to partner with @TheDLDF to present #BannedTogether: A Censorship Cabaret w/ performances from @Cabaret_Musical, @ChicagoMusical, @RentTheMusical, @IndecentBway, @angelsbway & more!
See the full city list here: https://t.co/7KY1SoEL2v
We are expanding across the country to defend press freedom, spark informed debate, and elevate less-heard voices on a local level! Find out more here: https://t.co/XyW6lQhiJ1
Writer friends: This is such a great prize. Lisa Ko won the last one and her book was a finalist for the National Book Awards. Send me your best novels-in-progress!!! https://t.co/Epdu8wx5pW
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