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We're thrilled to be presenting Zadie Smith with this year's 2022 PEN/Audible Literary Service Award! #PENgala

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"Zadie’s novels are so alive with memorable characters, savvy humor, and trenchant dialogue." Academy award-nominated actress Ruth Negga takes the stage at #PENgala to present Zadie Smith with this year's PEN/Audible Literary Service Award.

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PEN America and @penguinrandom had a little surprise for tonight’s #PENgala guests - @MargaretAtwood, a flamethrower, and an unburnable book!

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