Passing On The Pen

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Join us for our September Passing On The Pen Event, with authors Carla Trujillo, Achy Obejas and Michael Nava.

When: Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

What: PASSING ON THE PEN:GLBT Organizations Build Bridges
Between Generations of GLBT Storytellers

SAN FRANCISCO — The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society and the Lambda Literary Foundation have joined forces to celebrate the contributions of three generations of GLBT Storytellers. The two organizations will host a series of conversations, entitled “Passing On The Pen,” designed to pair some of the pioneers of GLBT literature with today’s emerging GLBT storytellers.

“This is the first time anyone has ever done anything like this” says Michael Nava, author and
winner of five five Lambda Literary Awards. “It's a powerhouse lineup, bringing together
some astonishing talent and people who I have read and respected for many years as well as
some wonderful new writers.”

Ann Bannon, often called “The Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction” for her landmark “Beebo Brinker Chronicles,” and Victor J. Banis, the critically acclaimed author of more than 150 published books, will kick off the Passing On The Pen literary series on March 25th. From March through December, the two organizations will present monthly events pairing authors from the early days of the GLBT movement with current day storytellers. Each event will be held in the gallery of the GLBT Historical society from 6:30 to 8:30, and will be free of charge and open to the public.

“In the early days of the GLBT community, our literature helped our community find its voice,” says Paul Boneberg, the Executive Director of the GLBTHS. “Now it’s helping us chart our future.”

Who: Join us for our September Passing on the Pen event with authors Carla Trujillo, Achy Obejas and Michael Nava.

These three authors bring diverse voices to the LGBT, Latino/a and immigrant literary scene. In different ways, they each provide a unique perspective on the modern multi-cultural discourse underway in both mainstream and LGBT America.

Johnny Diaz, who was previously announced as a panelist, is unable to appear because of a scheduling conflict.

Where: GLBT Historical Society 657 Mission Street #300 San Francisco, CA 94105

Public info: Direct Line-415.777.5455 and http://www.glbthistory.org/news/POTP_Release_022108.html

Contact: Michael Nava, 415-865-7148

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http://www.glbthistory.org

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415-865-7148