Reading featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan) and Tyehimba Jess; hosted by Kima Jones.
Sponsored by African and African American Studies.
“You Can’t Make This Stuff Up.” Featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan), Charles Bock (Alice and Oliver), and Elizabeth Crane (The History of Great Things).
“Readings & Reasoning—A Caribbean Book Party.” A Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend Event featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan), Elizabeth Nunez (Even in Paradise), and Olive Senior. Readings from 6:30–8:30pm, followed by a reception from 8:30–10:30pm.
Bernice L. McFadden will be presented with a lifetime achievement award by Black Pearls Magazine.
Ages 21+. Featuring Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan), Rob Spillman, Tanwi Nandini Islam, Gabriel Blackwell, Daniel Saldana Paris, and Dolan Morgan.