Austin Chapter Leaders

Tim StaleyTim Staley lives in Austin, TX, where he is the executive director of the Austin Public Library Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Austin Public Library and administers various literary programs including the New Fiction Confab, the Mayor’s Book Club, and Badgerdog creative writing workshops. Prior to the Library Foundation, he served as editor and director of development at the University of Texas Press for seven years. Tim graduated from Kenyon College.


 

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Who Is Afraid of Black Books?

Featuring ZZ Packer and Danez Smith, this conversation will reflect on the 1619 Project, troubling book bans, and educational gag orders in Texas.

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PEN Across America Austin Open House

Join us on August 26 at 7pm CT at The Carpenter Hotel for an evening of readings and cocktails with writers Kirk Walsh, Stacey Swann, Julie Poole, and Richard…

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The Future of Black Journalism in Austin

In honor of Black History Month and communities of color, PEN America and KAZI Book Review invite you to join us at the Austin Community College Riverside Campus on…

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Points of Entry: Reporting on the Border

A discussion of the human rights and reporting challenges facing reporters who seek to cover news regarding immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Writing in a World of Borders and Bonds

Authors Jennine Capó Crucet and Margaret Wilkerson Sexton discuss their urgent and innovative approaches to writing about race, identity, culture, genre, and language in a world divided by borders and…

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Life and Death in a Carceral State

Join PEN America and partners for an evening of storytelling from folks who’ve experienced the impact of the U.S. criminal justice system.

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Banned Books Week 2019: Banned Books Bash

Join us for the Banned Books Bash, a variety show celebrating the freedom to read! Hosted by Evan Narcisse, writer for Marvel’s Black Panther Series.

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World Press Freedom Day: Austin, TX

PEN America Members and local journalists gather to celebrate and recognize World Press Freedom Day in Austin.

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Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas

PEN America is pleased to be a presenting partner for the Third Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas sponsored by KAZI Book Review

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PEN America at the 2018 Texas Book Festival

PEN America is proud to take part in the 2018 Texas Book Festival and join in the celebration of the literary community of Texas.

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