BBC World Book Café
Join us for a special recording of World Book Café – the BBC World Service radio program which tours the world, celebrating new writing and writers. In a lively and engaging conversation from the heart of Brooklyn, Asian-American authors will share insights into their creative lives, the obstacles they face and the joy they find in words and writing.
Presenter Michelle Fleury will be joined on stage by Brooklyn-based writers Elaine Hsieh Chou, Crystal Hana Kim, Matthew Ortile, Pitchaya Sudbanthad and Jen Lue.
World Book Café: Brooklyn will be recorded and broadcast on the BBC World Service in June.
Crystal Hana Kim photo credit: Nina Subin
For all indoor Center for Brooklyn History and BPL Presents programs, guests must provide proof of vaccination and wear masks while onsite at all times. In-person capacity is limited and will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are not able to accept negative Covid test results (PCR or rapid antigen tests). In addition, we ask that you conduct a self-assessment before arriving and again onsite to ensure that you are not feeling unwell and have not experienced any symptoms attributable to COVID-19, nor had contact with a person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 within the last 10 days. Please also keep a physical distance of six feet from those who are not within your own household whenever possible and remember to wash your hands/use hand sanitizer frequently.
Join us for a special recording of World Book Café – the BBC World Service radio program which tours the world, celebrating new writing and writers. In a lively and engaging conversation from the heart of Brooklyn, Asian-American authors will share insights into their creative lives, the obstacles they face and the joy they find in words and writing.
Presenter Michelle Fleury will be joined on stage by Brooklyn-based writers Elaine Hsieh Chou, Crystal Hana Kim, Matthew Ortile, Pitchaya Sudbanthad and Jen Lue.
World Book Café: Brooklyn will be recorded and broadcast on the BBC World Service in June.
Crystal Hana Kim photo credit: Nina Subin
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