New Year New Books 2022

475 10th Avenue,New York NY 10018

21 January, 2022

Description

As we welcome the new year, let us also gather in celebration and defense of the written word. Ring in the new year among fellow PEN America Members and supporters at our annual New Year New Books Party in New York City! As we welcome 2022, let us also gather in celebration and defense of the written word. The past year has seen alarming drives in legislatures, school districts, and communities nationwide to ban books that bring diversity and representation to our shelves. Join us in standing against censorship and for the joys that literature brings to our lives. We will be celebrating with PEN America President Ayad Akhtar and our host committee of Zaina Arafat, Brit Bennett, Frances Cha, Naima Coster, Mike Curato, Robert Jones, Jr., Brendan Kiely, and Melissa Lozada-Oliva. Come join us for toasts to our favorite books from 2021, have poems written on the spot for your enjoyment, share exquisite vittles, and engage in lively repartee. All allies of the literary community, including readers, writers, journalists, editors, agents, translators, publishers, and friends are warmly invited. The event will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our guests and staff. All attendees must provide proof of vaccination and wear a mask when not consuming food or beverage.