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This #APAHeritageMonth, we're bringing back our reading list of books that share striking insights about the Asian American experience through new and unexpected lenses. Add them to your shelves! https://bit.ly/35L6Xwd

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This week, PEN America CEO @SuzanneNossel joined impacted students and educators to discuss how book bans and educational gag orders represent an orchestrated attempt to silence marginalized voices and restrict students’ freedom to learn. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yVuFa1.

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On 5/31, in partnership with @MagicCityBooks, @BWSLegacyFest, @TheBWSTimes and @fultonstreet918, PEN America is proud to present Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist & creator of The 1619 Project @nhannahjones in conversation with @TiffanyCrutcher: https://bit.ly/3NnVxDw.

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