House of SpeakEasy Bookmobile

This is a free event, but registration is required.

Join House of SpeakEasy on the North-West end of Union Square Park to visit their Bookmobile! Launched in 2017, The SpeakEasy Bookmobile is a direct response to the proliferation of “book deserts,” neighborhoods where bookstores are in short supply—or worse, nonexistent. The modified box truck is outfitted with 54 linear feet of shelving that accommodate a variety of books for all ages. House of SpeakEasy believes that book ownership should be a right, not a privilege. In partnership with the PEN America World Voices Festival, the SpeakEasy Bookmobile will deliver books and book culture to our audience members, ensuring that books can be made available to all readers.

Book donations are welcome if they are in good condition.

The 2025 PEN World Voices Festival is a celebration of world literature and free expression. The 2025 edition will be the 20th World Voices Festival. Over four days, over 80 writers from over 20 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles

Visit for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.

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While not required, per public health official guidelines, the World Voices Festival recommends being fully vaccinated, and wearing masks in all public indoor settings as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, as well as around crowds.

If you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the event. Reach out to cHVibGljcHJvZ3JhbXMgfCBwZW4gISBvcmc= for assistance if you have already purchased a ticket.

We thank you for ensuring our speakers, guests and venue workers feel safe and comfortable at all World Voices Festival events. If you have questions or concerns please contact cHVibGljcHJvZ3JhbXMgfCBwZW4gISBvcmc=

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