We invite everyone who believes in the unfettered power of the written and spoken word and free expression to join us in-person at the New York Public Library or by watching our livestream.
Together, we’ll stand with writers around the globe stand in solidarity with Salman Rushdie and celebrate his tireless advocacy for the freedom of expression and the plight of imperiled writers around the globe. Join PEN America, The New York Public Library (external – opens in a new window), and Penguin Random House (external – opens in a new window) as we gather with friends, supporters, readers, and members of the literary community to read from selected texts from Rushdie’s body of work. Readers include: Paul Auster, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Tina Brown, Kiran Desai, Andrea Elliott, Amanda Foreman, Roya Hakakian, A.M. Homes, Siri Hustvedt, Hari Kunzru, Aasif Mandvi, Colum McCann, Andrew Solomon, and Gay Talese (list in formation). Other partners include House of Speakeasy (external – opens in a new window).
Can’t be in Manhattan? You can still show your support by watching the livestream below or on YouTube.
