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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.
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/
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