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PENamericaPEN America@PENamerica·
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In celebration of #BannedBooksWeek, check out this list of 10 groundbreaking books that are slated for removal or suspension in Leander, TX. https://bit.ly/3o4wUlK

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alinerAlina Stefanescu@aliner·
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Grateful for @PENamerica last night talking about LGBTQA writers in Alabama. Grateful for the laughter, the history I learned, and the reminder that @ACLUAlabama (and @Dylawn4) are here to fight for trans lives over the long haul.
Activism + art = relentless hope.

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PENamericaPEN America@PENamerica·
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Congratulations to this year's MacArthur Fellows! We're thrilled to see a number of PEN America friends who have worked with us & supported us over the years. @dwaynebetts @NicoleFleetwoo2 @DrIbram @DonMeeChoi @KeeangaYamahtta @NifMuhammad Daniel Alarcón https://www.macfound.org/programs/fellows/

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