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penamerica PEN America @penamerica ·
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PEN America and @BKLYNLibrary are teaming up to offer a new, virtual #FreedomToRead Advocacy Institute, teaching teenagers how to defend books in their schools, libraries and communities. We spoke to former Oklahoma school teacher @MsBoismier_ELA about the goals of the project.

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prisonjourn Prison Journalism Project @prisonjourn ·
30 Jan

We're looking for an experienced and innovative managing editor who understands how newsrooms work and appreciates the importance of shedding light from behind prison walls. #jobs #career #journalismjobs

Apply here: https://prisonjournalismproject.org/job-posting-managing-editor/

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beegeeuu brian watkins - 🇺🇦 мир зараз @beegeeuu ·
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Literary royalty at @MilesCollege tonight with Birmingham native and National Book Award winner @imaniperry and @ALPoetLaureate Ashley M. Jones with support from @thankyou_bham. Inspiring evening. https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1618636171751342081

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