PEN America is once again proud to be a part of the 2025 Annual AWP Conference and Bookfair, which is taking place from March 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center this year.
What counts as a powerful female narrative in our current cultural landscape? Why do stories around female identity, rights to our bodies, and education, spark so much controversy? How do we engage our audiences in these conversations? This year, PEN America’s interim co-CEO Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf will be in conversation with bestselling author Jodi Picoult, whose work Nineteen Minutes was the most banned title in 2024.
The AWP Conference and Bookfair is the annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing. It includes thousands of attendees, hundreds of events and bookfair exhibitors, and four days of essential literary conversation and celebration.
Bookfair
PEN America is thrilled to take part in this celebration of the literary community. Be sure to stop by Booth #410 to grab some swag, take a picture in front of our banned books wall, and chat with staff!
AWP Happy Hour
Lastly, we’d love to see you at our AWP Happy Hour, which will be taking place on March 29th at 5:15pm at the Library Bar (after our featured panel)!
Speakers
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Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf
Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf joined PEN America in 2015 and serves…
