Launch event for Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan) and Cole Lavalais (Summer of the Cicadas); moderated by Glory Edim, founder of Well Read Black Girl. Kathleen Taylor has been a professional sign language interpreter for over twelve years and will sign for this event.
Bimrock Variations featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan) and others.
Fiction workshop with Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan) and Joanne Hillhouse.
Part of Brooklyn Historical Society’s Free Fridays series.
“History through Fiction’s Lens.” Featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan), K. Anis Ahmed, and Dominic Smith; moderated by Kima Jones.
The Center for Black Literature, the Harlem Writers Guild, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture celebrate John Oliver Killens’ centennial. Featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan) and others TBA.
Five local innovators to speak for 10 minutes each on the subject of “What’s Next?” Featuring Bernice L. McFadden (Loving Donovan), Vishaan Chakrabarti, Will Dean, Lexy Funk, and Garrett Oliver. Tickets are available at www.downtownbrooklyn.com/posts/arts-entertainment/join-us-for-the-2nd-annual-5×10-talks.