Press Release Fun: PEN World Voices Festival

It only comes but once a year, but it’s worth it.  Folks from all around the world, many of them children’s authors, speaking on a variety of hot topics.  Check ’em out and buy your tickets while they last!

Friday, May 4. A Literary Safari, with Debby Dahl Edwardson and writers from 14 countries.
Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m., readings from 7-9 p.m.
Westbeth Center for the Arts, Westbeth Gallery, 57 Bethune or 155 Bank.
Tickets $15/$10 PEN members or students with valid ID.
http://www.pen.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/6456/prmID/2206

Saturday, May 5. In Conversation: Brian Selznick and David Levithan.
3:30 – 5 p.m.
The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 W. 12th St.
Tickets $15/$10 PEN Members or students with valid ID.
http://www.pen.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/6437/prmID/2206

Saturday, May 5. Children’s Rights panel with Wojciech Jagieslski, Arn Chorn-Pond, and Patricia McCormick, moderated by Janne Teller.
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cooper Union, Frederick P. Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Sq.
Free and open to the public.
http://www.pen.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/6442/prmID/2206

Also, free, drop-in puppet making workshops with Processional Arts Workshop have already begun and will continue through May 2. Kids 10 and up are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Don’t miss the giant puppet processions on the High Line, April 30 and May 3-5, beginning with the Parade of Illuminations, Monday, April 30, at 7:30.
http://www.pen.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/6422/prmID/2206

Of course, there’s lots, lots more going on at the Festival, including performances, panels, conversations, concerts, theater workshops, an art show, and readings with 100 writers from 25 countries. Check out the complete schedule at www.PEN.org.

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