Defend the Freedom to Write

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** Join us for Stand With Salman: Defend the Freedom to Write ([link removed])
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** Friday Aug. 19 | 11 am ET
Steps of The New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
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Writers worldwide stand in solidarity with Salman Rushdie and celebrate his extraordinary literary accomplishments, undaunted courage, and tireless advocacy for the freedom of expression and the plight of imperiled writers everywhere.

Join PEN America ([link removed]) , The New York Public Library ([link removed]) , and Penguin Random House ([link removed]) as we gather with Rushdie's friends, fellow members of the literary community, and readers to share selected texts from his body of work.

Those offering readings include: Paul Auster, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Tina Brown, Kiran Desai, Andrea Elliott, Amanda Foreman, A.M. Homes, Siri Hustvedt, Hari Kunzru, Colum McCann, Douglas Murray, Andrew Solomon, and Gay Talese. Other partners include the House of Speakeasy ([link removed]) .

Participants are encouraged to bring their own signs to wish Salman Rushdie a speedy recovery. This event will also be livestreamed.

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Can't be in Manhattan? You can still show your support by:
* Hosting a public reading of Salman Rushdie's work in your community.
* Posting your own home video reading a quick passage of Rushdie's work; make sure to use #StandWithSalman and tag us @penamerica.
* Following our live coverage @PENamerica ([link removed]) on Twitter.

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