“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.
Akashic All-Stars featuring Hirsh Sawhney (South Haven), Bernice L. McFadden (The Book of Harlan), and Avtar Singh (Necropolis). Beer lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery!