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Support PEN America's work advocating for authors, educators & the freedom to learn by proudly carrying your favorite reads in our #bannedbooks tote bag: http://bit.ly/3nUYmlQ. Use code PENHOLIDAY for 20% off!

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Amazing final event yesterday with @DiaArtFndn at @WorkerJusticeNY celebrating our #neonhaiku It will be in the front window of @WorkerJusticeNY (9 Main St. Kingston, NY) through the winter. Thanks, too, @_joseolivarez @KenningEditions @PENamerica #haiku #neon #frontlineworkers

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Help us reach our goal! Sign this petition from PEN America & Coalition Against #OnlineViolence to demand that social media platforms invest time & money to better protect & support users facing online abuse: https://bit.ly/2YPEUMU. #FightOnlineAbuseNOW

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