PEN Young Patrons: A Night at the Book Fair

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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

Naima Coster What’s MinE and Yours	Clover Hope The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop
Zain Khalid brother alive	Melissa Lozada-Oliva Candelaria
Kristen Radtke Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness	ANDREW RIDKER Hope
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