Photo by Krzysztof Dubiel

Get a glimpse of New York City’s immigrant life as the Lower East Side Tenement Museum opens its doors to this Festival favorite. Festival authors draw inspiration from the historic family dwellings for their readings, and all join in for a closing reception.
 
Each guest will hear two readings. Author pairings will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 6 pm and audience members should check in no later than 6:15 pm.
 
Author pairings:
Richard Price & Guadalupe Nettel
Rashidah Ismaili & Veronica Gonzalez Peña
Olga Tokarczuk & Sunjeev Sahota
Colm Tóibín & Eisa Davis 
 
Co-presented with the Tenement Museum
 
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This event took place as part of th 2016 PEN World Voices Festival. It was held at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum on April 27, 2016.