Calendar of Events

SEPT
6

National Book Festival

Come visit us at the Washington Convention Center for a fantastic annual event hosted by the Library of Congress.

 

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SEPT
24

Founding Friends

We celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby‘s publication with experts Jackson R. Bryer, John H. Kuhnle, and Finlay Lewis.

 

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SEPT
30

The Lit Show

Join us for a new talk show-style event hosted by PEN/Faulkner and the Inner Loop at the Keegan Theatre.

 

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OCT
23

Founding Friends

Author Kate Feiffer discusses her recent novel Morning Pages.

 

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NOV
19

Founding Friends

Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez discusses her recent novel Happy Land.

 

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DEC
5

PEN/Malamud Award Celebration

Join us to honor PEN/Malamud Award winner David Means at American University.

 

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DEC
11

Writerly Happy Hour

Mix and mingle at Sonny’s Pizza with our friends from The Inner Loop, DC Writers Room, and The Writer’s Center.

 

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