Institute of African American Affairs
invites you to
PEN World Voices Festival at NYU
The Literary Mews
Friday, May 8, 2015
Global bazaar meets county fair at this third annual festival within the PEN World Voices Festival. Discover a world of literature and music in NYU’s beautiful Washington Mews, and its International Houses and Institutes.
IAAA highlighted events:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Writers Workshop: Perspectives From African Writers with
Véronique Tadjo and Rashidah Ismaili
Véronique Tadjo (Ivory Coast) is a writer, academic, artist and author of books for young people. Rashidah Ismaili (Benin) is an essayist, poet, playwright, activist and conference convener. Ismaili’s new novel in linked stories is Autobiography of the Lower East Side (Northampton House Press, 2014). Presented by Africa House and the Institute of African American Affairs.
RSVP: www.nyuafricahouse.org
Location:
NYU Africa House
14A Washington Mews, 1st floor space
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12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Opening Panel: Discussing Diaspora
In this panel, a group of distinguished international authors discuss their thoughts on the Diaspora. Featuring Rashidah Ismaili, Abdourahman Waberi, Kerry Young, and Cormac James among others. Moderated by Eric Banks.
RSVP: www.irelandhouse.fas.nyu.edu
Location:
Glucksman Ireland House NYU
1 Washington Mews
All NYU events are free and open to the public.
For the full May 8th NYU schedule please visit: http://as.nyu.edu/page/literarymews
For the complete PEN World Voices Festival | NYC May 4-10, 2015
schedule and ticket information please visit:
http://worldvoices.pen.org
