Literary Programs
Our literary programs feature the work of a wide variety of accomplished contemporary fiction writers: everything from novels and short stories to film adaptations. Community is central to PEN/Faulkner, so we work tirelessly to curate in-person and virtual programs that bring writers and readers together in celebration of literature. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with your favorite writers and discuss their vital work.
Check This Out
Check This Out, a partnership between New Hampshire Public Radio and PEN/Faulkner, is a literary podcast in which host and novelist Rachel Barenbaum interviews diverse and emerging authors about their work.
DC Reads
DC Reads is an annual series of workshops, book clubs, and one signature panel discussion with noted authors. Held from January through March in partnership with the DC Public Library, DC Reads fosters thoughtful conversations about fiction, builds community, and celebrates local writers.
The Lit Show
Introducing a new talk show-style event celebrating DC’s vibrant literary community hosted by PEN/Faulkner and The Inner Loop.
The Big Idea
Our new series pairs novelists with thought leaders from other fields for wide-ranging moderated conversations about the big ideas we all wrestle with in contemporary life.
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