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When I wake up, it’s thunder storming and I stay in the culvert, which is getting more and more filled with water. It’s like the day when Michael did… More
Literary Awards 2012: Excerpts from the Winning Authors
For more than 50 years, PEN American Center has honored some of the most outstanding voices in literature with its literary awards program. We're proud to present excerpts from… More
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Upside of having OUT OF DARKNESS banned in Leander ISD: being part of this 9/28 BANNED BOOKS event with @cltomlinson (FORGET THE ALAMO) and PEN America's @jzfriedman on 9/28. Critical narratives are under attack in Texas, but we won't be silenced. Join us!
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In this week's #PENTen interview, @stevenreigns, author of A QUILT FOR DAVID, shares insights on how he maintains momentum and remains inspired as a writer, what surprised him during his process of writing and research, and more: https://bit.ly/3Cieulj.
