Why Toni Morrison Matters

Saturday 25 September 2021

Toni Morrison, the visionary novelist and Nobel Laureate, is celebrated by writers Margaret Busby, Tsitsi Dangarembga and Nadifa Mohamed, chaired by Razia Iqbal.

Morrison, herself one of the most frequently banned authors in America, championed under-represented voices and was a Vice-President of PEN International.

Find out more about her life, work and legacy at this event, which is part of a weekend celebrating 100 years of English PEN.

Produced in partnership with English PEN.

Time: 1pm

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