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Thu. January 11, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Free
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PEN Young Patrons: A Night at the Book Fair

Event flyer with bookshelves in the background. Text reads: The Young Patrons of PEN America present A Night at the Book Fair, Thursday, January 11th 6–9pm, Scholastic Soho Headquarters, with a stack of books illustration.

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A Night at the Book Fair, a PEN America Young Patrons Event, will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at Scholastic’s iconic headquarters in Soho. A Night at the Book Fair will pay homage to Scholastic’s famous book fair and will feature an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, celebrated writers, silent auction, free books, childhood nostalgia and a luminous rooftop view. You may even catch a glimpse of Clifford the Big Red Dog. Dress code is festive cocktail attire.

The PEN America Young Patrons are emerging philanthropists in their 20s and 30s who help identify, support, and elevate emerging creative voices whose work stands at the intersection of literary freedom and political engagement. For over 100 years, PEN America has championed the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world, while working to ensure that people everywhere have the freedom to create literature, convey information and ideas, express their views, and access the creative expression of others.

 
 

SPONSORSHIPS

Event Co-Chairs

Joshua Bennett • Cameron Westin Forbes • Maggie Gilbride • Melissa Lee

Music By

DJ Neck Romance Her

Live Sketches By

Artist Deanna First

Featured Authors

A woman with curly hair, wearing a sleeveless top and a necklace, smiles in front of a blue door and red brick wall.
Naima Coster
 What’s MinE and Yours
A person with short, curly natural hair and wearing a sleeveless white top looks at the camera with a neutral expression, sitting against a light-colored wall.
Clover Hope
 The Motherlode:
100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop
A person with short dark hair, wearing a dark checkered shirt, sits against a plain background. They have their arms crossed over their chest and are looking towards the camera with a neutral expression.
Zain Khalid
 brother alive
A person with curly hair, glasses, and red lipstick sits on a red and gold chair, resting their chin on their hand—reminiscent of a melissa lozada-oliva interview. They wear a sheer black top and have visible tattoos on their arm.
Melissa Lozada-Oliva
 Candelaria
Black and white portrait of a woman with long straight hair, light eyes, and a slight smile, wearing a light-colored jacket and facing the camera against a plain background.
Kristen Radtke
 Seek You:
A Journey Through American Loneliness		A young man with dark hair and a blue shirt stands in front of a red circle. Next to him is the cover of the novel Hope by Andrew Ridker, featuring people standing and dancing in a decorated room.
Andrew Ridker
 Hope

A woman with long, light brown hair and a black top sits indoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is blurred and softly lit.
Tara Westover
Educated

 

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

LEADERSHIP SPONSOR

Scholastic

PATRON SPONSOR

TPG Global, LLC

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Anonymous • Hollis & Jim Forbes

FRIEND SPONSOR

Cinetic Media • Frederick & Harriet Galfas • Sandra Leong
Jonathan A. Schwartz, in honor of Gerald Schwartz
Sharon and Aaron Schwartz • Scott E. Schwartz & Mark H. Smith

CONTRIBUTORS

Billy’s Bakery • Doladira
Golden Cannoli • Tequila Komos • QNSY

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If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Tracey Doolin, [email protected] or 646-981-0685

Young Patrons Leadership Committee

Joshua T. Bennett • Cameron Westin Forbes • Alexis Galfas
Maggie Gilbride • Cat Hobbs • Claire Joseph • Melissa Lee
Olivia Leong Sulkowicz • Lauren McCarthy • Nayeema Raza
Zoe Ridolfi-Starr • Rob Stamm • Linzee Troubh
Gillian Vernick • Keishel Williams • Samantha Zambri