The Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize Shortlist Reading & Panel
author talks
BPL Book Prize
BPL Presents
Join us for our annual BPL Book Prize Shortlist Reading & Panel, featuring the shortlisted authors for 2025 BPL Book Prize.
Each fall, BPL honors outstanding works of nonfiction and fiction/poetry. Selected by librarians and staff, who draw on their broad knowledge of literature and the many populations they serve, the BPL Book Prize recognizes writing that captures the spirit of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize was established in 2015 by the Brooklyn Eagles, young, engaged Brooklynites who are passionate about the library and work to engage new patrons.
This talk will feature current shortlist nominees in conversation with Jessica Harwick, prize judge and BPL librarian. On Sunday, Sept 21, the winners will take part in a panel in conversation with one another and a Brooklyn author at the Brooklyn Book Festival. Past winners include Kaveh Akbar, Blair L.M. Kelley, Catherine Lacey, Lamya H, Xochitl Gonzalez, and Threa Almontaser.
This is an official 2025 Brooklyn Book festival Bookend event.
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09/19/2025 07:00 pm
09/19/2025 08:30 pm
America/New_York
The Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize Shortlist Reading & Panel
<p><strong>Join us for our annual BPL Book Prize Shortlist Reading & Panel, featuring the shortlisted authors for 2025 BPL Book Prize.</strong></p><p>Each fall, BPL honors outstanding works of nonfiction and fiction/poetry. Selected by librarians and staff, who draw on their broad knowledge of literature and the many populations they serve, the BPL Book Prize recognizes writing that captures the spirit of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize was established in 2015 by the Brooklyn Eagles, young, engaged Brooklynites who are passionate about the library and work to engage new patrons.</p><p>This talk will feature current shortlist nominees in conversation with Jessica Harwick, prize judge and BPL librarian. On Sunday, Sept 21, the winners will take part in a panel in conversation with one another and a Brooklyn author at the Brooklyn Book Festival. Past winners include Kaveh Akbar, Blair L.M. Kelley, Catherine Lacey, Lamya H, Xochitl Gonzalez, and Threa Almontaser.</p><p><em>This is an official 2025 </em><a href="https://brooklynbookfestival.org/event_type/bookend-events/"><em>Brooklyn Book festival Bookend event</em></a><em>.</em></p>
Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library, Dweck Center
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