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PEN America celebrates literature with free and low-cost quality public programming, authors’ evenings, advocacy trainings, writers workshops, community gatherings and more.

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    New Year New Books 2026: Pasadena

    Wednesday February 18
    7:00 PM PT
    Vroman’s Bookstore
    Free
    Speakers: Kashana Cauley, Rex Ogle, Lane Michael Stanley
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    New Year New Books 2026: Santa Monica

    Thursday February 19
    6:30 PM PT
    Diesel Bookstore
    Free
    Speakers: Laila Lalami, J.D. Mathes, Kathleen Sharp, Sholeh Wolpé
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