Writers, artists and lovers of the written word, get pumped!!! Today begins of one of the coolest New York City arts festivals: The PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature. Over 100 writers from all over the world are descending upon NYC for a week of amazing panels, readings and workshops located all over the city. Some cost a little money, but plenty are FREE.
The full list of events is here. Check’m out. I even love simply reading over all the panels and seeing who the featured writers are — it’s a great way to learn about new authors and survey the kinds of conversations happening all over the world.
I’ve taken the liberty of pulling out descriptions of a few events that might be especially interesting for High 5ers (after the jump). If you’d like to look at only the free events, click here.
Happy World Voices Fest, ya’ll!
Who Tells the Story? Children’s Book Writers Talk About Voice
When: Thursday, April 28
Where: Greenwich House Music School, Renee Weiler Concert Hall, 46 Barrow St., New York City
What time: 7:30–9 p.m.
With Giaconda Belli, Peter Lerangis, and Rebecca Stead; moderated by Jenny Brown
Must the writer get inside the head of the child in order to find an authentic voice for a young character? Or does the authentic voice come from someplace else? Three distinguished writers share ideas about how their lives shape their books. With Nicaraguan novelist and poet Gioconda Belli, author of the children’s book The Butterfly Workshop; Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medalist and author of the New York Times bestseller When You Reach Me; and Peter Lerangis, author of 160 books for children and young adults, including two in the New York Times–bestselling series The 39 Clues. Moderated by Lisa Von Drasek, Children’s Librarian at the Bank Street College of Educations, blogger for EarlyWord.com, and contributor to the Barnes and Noble Review.
Tickets: $10/$5 PEN Members, students with valid ID. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit ovationtix.com
Writing the World: An Interview Project for Young Journalists
When: Saturday, April 30
Where: Westbeth Center for the Arts, Community Room, 57 Bethune St., New York City
What time: 11 a.m.
With Tony Medina, Richard Panek, and other guests
Are you a teen who aspires to become a journalist? Learn the art of interviewing with seasoned reporters and writers. This workshop will also allow you to practice your new skill set by interviewing acclaimed writers from around the world. Journalism teachers, school newspaper staffs, and young adult bloggers won’t want to miss this event.
Free but reservations required. For information on bringing your class to this event, please contact Stacy Leigh at (212) 334-1660 ext.109.
| Get Super Lit: Comic Books Come Alive on Stage | |||
 When: Saturday, April 30Where: The Cooper Union, Frederick P. Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Sq., New York City What time: 12–1:30 p.m. With Kate Beaton, Nick Bertozzi, Kevin Colden, Mike Dawson, Ludovic Debeurme, Dean Haspiel, Michael Kupperman, Benjamin Marra, R. Sikoryak, Jeff Newelt, and Harvey Pekar (RIP) Critics like to point out “comic books are not just superheroes,” that they’re also heartrending memoirs, important nonfiction, and even avant-garde art. True. But you can’t throw this baby out with the bathwater because it’s got gills; and it’s invulnerable; and it can teleport safely back into its crib. The “superhero” concept has also inspired indie, arty literary gems. Some being modern myths, others sophisticated satires, and others rock n’ roll adventure time. PEN presents a live performance, by creators & actors, of comics projected on the big screen to a soundtrack fitted to each strip. You will see unorthodox approaches to superhero favorites, as well as original concoctions. Curated and produced by Jeff Newelt.
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