B.J. Novak Hosts PEN America's Free Speech Gala

On April 2nd, B.J. Novak, the actor and author from the office, is stepping up to host

Penn America's big gala next month.

The event hits the American Museum of Natural History on May 14th, drawing hundreds from

publishing and beyond for their key fundraiser on free.

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Novak built his name playing Ryan Howard on that hit sitcom, but he's also dropped best

sellers like One More Thing, Stories and other stories, and the.

Look with no pictures, showing his range across screen and page.

P.E. in America's co-CEO Clarice Rosas Cheriuff called him perfect for the gig, praising

his artistry in writing rooms and beyond, especially now in.

Governments are ramping up censorship on words and ideas.

The night honors author and bookseller and patch it alongside film producer Jason Bloom,

spotlighting folks pushing creative boundaries.

With threats to free speech everywhere, this gala feels more vital than ever, rallying

the community to keep stories flowing unrestricted.

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