Readings by eight up-and-coming writers — Erika Ayon, John Boucher, Rachelle Cruz, Thi Dao, Parnaz Foroutan, Sylvia Sukop, Marissa Tinloy and Mehnaz Turner — who took part in PEN Center USA's literary mentorship program.

Wed., July 22, 7 p.m., 2009

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