We caught up with 2026 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature winner Edwidge Danticat on the red carpet at the #PENLitAwards and later spoke to her about her achievement, the courage required to be a writer now, and her hopes for the future of free speech in the U.S. (1/2)

For its intrepid efforts to lead a grassroots fight against censorship, PEN America honored the all‑volunteer Rutherford County Library Alliance with the PEN/Benenson Courage Award at the 2026 #PENGala. Keri Lambert and Tatiana Silvas accepted the award on RCLA's behalf. pen.org/rutherford-c...

What "unhinged writing habit" did Ann Patchett learn from Susan Orlean? Here's what the bestselling author told us at the 2026 #PENGala, where she was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. Can your unhinged writing habit compete? Tell us in the comments. #writing #writinghabits

PEN America's World Voices Festival returns to NY and LA April 29-May 2! Find out more about this year's sensational selection of free and paid events at: https://pen.org/festival?utm_source=social&utm_medium=org&utm_campaign=WVF2026 #PENWorldVoices #LiteraryFestival

Thursday at #PENWorldVoices: ArtLords held a powerful live mural painting titled "Walls of Freedom: Art Against Silence," celebrating freedom of expression and the transformative power of art. The public was invited to participate, adding their own marks, messages, and colors to the evolving canvas.

Romantasy or dark academia? Hardcover or paperback? Library or bookstore? PEN America was on the scene and asking some hard-hitting questions at the Indie Lit Fair during #PENWorldVoices.

"We've got ghost stories, dark academia, queerness, family drama, dystopia, and more." Erica, our Digital Production Manager, explains why #PENWorldVoices is a literary festival you won't want to miss. Join us April 29 – May 2, 2026 in New York and Los Angeles. Full details: worldvoices.pen.org

The 2026 PEN America World Voices Festival is just one week away! Join is in Los Angeles on April 30 and May 1 for two unforgettable free events. Full details at: https://worldvoices.pen.org/ #PENWorldVoices #WorldVoices

AI hasn't replaced us yet, says B. J. Novak. "Real life, real things, real ideas are on their way back. And books are at the forefront of that," said the host of the 2026 #PENGala, who brought some real-world statistics to back that up. #books #reading #bookstores

“Feel.” “Write.” “Everything.” At the #PENLitAwards, we asked writers what they can do that AI can’t. This is what they told us. Read more of our favorite answers at: https://pen.org/what-can-writers-do-that-ai-cant/

Cocoa loving the snow! 😆😆😆 #DogsOfBlueSky

May a Relaxing and Peaceful weekend be upon you. Unclench your jaw, drink some water, and take a deep breath. You're doing great 💜🖖🏿 #booksky #blacksky #momentofzen #relaxingmoment #yougotthis #peaceandlove #staynerdy

Now streaming the development of my Colony Sim + RPG game! ⚒️🤖⚔️ Now that the UI design is kind of set in stone, time to work on other elements besides the action bar! Going to work on the clock today! Come join me! www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine

These days it really doesn’t matter. Eat as many chocolates as you want, it’s an “old school” Hollywood buffet 🤣 Laughter really is some of the best medicine.

One thing is for sure: The Trump administration doesn’t want you to know what they’re doing. Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/mrRtiORjFHI?... Or listen via a podcast app: link.chtbl.com/PowerLines_S...

#maga #help #therapy #usa #fyp

Severely injured, Lan Wangji drags himself to the Burial Mounds and he learns of Wei Wuxian's demise. This hurts so beautifully 😭💙❤️ vm.tiktok.com/ZGdHgt7ge/ #mdzs #mxtx

Evangelion Asuka short just leaked in 4K Check it out

Time for new headshots after five years #engineer #professor #author #speaker #NoireSTEMinist

Trump Roxanne The Police 1978 #Sting #MusicVideo #Music #Tiger #Putin

Top Trump economist admits tariffs are making imports more expensive.

Watch this breakdown of how Trump made 3,600 stock trades in three months while altering government policy. From reversing China chip restrictions for Nvidia to pushing crypto bills, every single official action conveniently doubles as a personal get-rich-quick scheme.

This is the girl who sold her bath water. Sydney Sweeney isn’t making “save her from an empty bed” content. It’s “build desire, drive clicks, sell product.” The fantasy is free. The conversion costs money. Because while the internet is arguing about whether she said it on Valentine’s Day, the

@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social: We need to rebuild America’s schools and invest in things that actually help students learn.

Elect James Talarico in Texas. @jamestalarico.bsky.social #VoteMagaOut #Vote #Texas

Amarillo de primavera, de luz y de vida 💛🐦 La lavandera boyera convierte cualquier campo en un pequeño estallido de color y movimiento.

Mozart’s String Quartet No.22 in B-flat major, K.589 Larghetto Excerpts. NO WAR WITH IRAN! #cello #nowarwithiran #antiwar #classicalmusic

Israeli forces torched a Palestinian home in the Nour Shams refugee camp east of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank.

The vibe you get when you remove the trailer music. 😌 Sports Fighting Game ⚽⚔️ #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev

We’re breaking down Proposition 4 in plain English — what it does, the pros and cons, and what it means for you as a voter. 📅 Election Day: Nov 4 🗳️ Early Voting: October 20–31 🪪 Don’t forget to bring your ID! 📲 Full breakdown of all 17 amendments: 👉 www.texansdefendingdemocracy.com/amendments

Trump says the Strait will remain open to all parties with U.S. oversight, rejecting any control arrangement with Iran and Oman, warning of military action if Oman misbehaves.

Usually, a player throws a ball towards first base, not a bat.

This is how I be outside with my umbrella

250 Freedom Fest Fails, White House promotes Aliens and Zorhan vs Trump at the #NBA finals youtu.be/4R3sKaPeQuA?...

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory is being celebrated in Paris with Palestinian flags.

Tired of grifting, retribution and untruthful behavior. Lakes can’t vote, but you humans sure can do something about this 🌊🌊

[INDIE ALERT] 📢 Scott Pilgrim EX by @tributegames.com Join Scott Pilgrim & Ramona Flowers in a brand-new brawling adventure across space, time, & the streets of Toronto! Out March 3rd store.steampowered.com/app/2640950/...

Racist Epsom rioters harass the police. 20th of April 2026

🇮🇷🗞️📰📌An Iranian state television presenter shot the UAE flag live on air.

Last game playing today is the twin-stick shooter Sektori. #Sektori #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo #Switch2 #TwinStickShooter

Uhhh... this game is about to... take a serious turn... isn't it? Uh oh... It's a new episode of #Deltarune! #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social @tobyfox.undertale.com @undertale.com #Undertale #silly buff.ly/YsDsUcb

I’m not running to climb the ladder of a broken political establishment. I’m running to create a better future & country for my daughter’s generation to grow up in.

D.O.O.R. 🚪 #YTP

Osmanlı imparatorluğuna ait belgelerden koleksiyon yapan İngiliz babaannesini paylaşan kadın binlerce Türk takipçi kazandı,belgeleri paylaşmasını isteyen takipçiler saatlerdir kadının her paylaşımına yorum yapıyor. kaynak: GBT haber @haberGBT @sdusanattarihi.bsky.social #sdusanattarihi

It's often challenging to shift our perspective and priorities when seeking a life partner. This video offers valuable relationship advice, suggesting a move away from external factors in dating. #relationships #dating #mindset mirrortalkpodcast.com/why-lasting-... Thank you! 🧡

Californians get free diapers. But at what cost?

Memphis is 63% Black, but not one Black person was with Trump today when he signed his presidential memorandum to send the National Guard to the largest Black city in America. The Black mayor of Memphis, the Black mayor of Shelby County, and the Black police chief, were not involved.

As ministry opportunities blossom in Central America, let’s pause and pray together. May God guide, strengthen, and encourage those serving, and may His love reach every heart in this region.

🚨 ICE brutally detained an elderly protester outside the ICE Processing Center in Portland — ambulance called. Dragged him by one leg. Grabbed him around the neck. Tackled from behind in a public area. Then they blasted high-powered lights to wash out cameras filming it.

🚨 Diese Biene hat gerade etwas getan, womit niemand gerechnet hat! 🐝🏍️ Erst verlässt sie die Beute, dann setzt sie den Helm auf und fährt einfach los. Würdest du sie an der Ampel überholen? 😅 #BienenBerger #Biene #Motorrad #Viral #Humor

Ukrainian border guards from the Chernihiv Detachment shoot down a Russian Shahed drone using small arms. #AureFreePress #News #UkraineWar 📹: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Breaking: Rick from “Pod People” has withdrawn from Freedom 250 state fair concert. #MST3K #IdiotControlNow

Remember folks, always check 🔎 if you have an anchor enabled somewhere near! Otherwise you'll have to redo everything 💀! #Indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #Unrealengine #UE5 #SKEPTIKOS #puzzlegame

MAGA diehard dubbed ‘LITTLE TRUMP’ named Director of National Intelligence despite ZERO experience [Edit] Bill Pulte, a man with no experience in national security or foreign policy is a Trump loyalist, will try to control elections. June 2, 2026 www.ms.now/deadline-whi... Deadline: White House

Otras comunidades no establecen mínimos de ingresos por norma, pero sí los requieren en determinadas promociones, como: ➡️ 289 viviendas energéticamente eficientes en Cantabria construidas con fondos Next Generation para familias con ingresos mínimos de 1.750 a 2.333€ mensuales.

⛈️As Storm Chandra brings heavy rain and disruption to parts of the UK, it’s a snapshot of the kind of conditions many farmers are constantly planning around. 👉See more #FarmingVoices ffcc.co.uk/conversation...

CryptidBoyz - Random Jokes #jokes #cryptidboyz

💥⚓️ A Russian Project 10410 Svetlyak-class patrol ship was struck near Yurkine, occupied Crimea. The strike was carried out by an FP-2 attack drone operated by the 1st Separate Center of the USF.

Jane Hume skewered as she scrambles to avoid choosing between first-home buyers & investors. PK doesn’t let it go, then when cornered, “that’s a ridiculous question.” 🙄 Yikes. She’ll be now praying no one sees this pathetic display, esp people locked out of housing. #auspol

Wonder if he will be smiling at that Hague?