The Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize Winners Panel at BKBF
Join BPL Presents in celebrating winners at our annual BPL Book Prize Winners Reading & Panel, who will be in conversation at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
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.
Past winners include Emet North, Mosab Abu Toha, Kaveh Akbar, Blair L.M. Kelley, Catherine Lacey, Lamya H, Xochitl Gonzalez, and Threa Almontaser. Location and time will be subject to change.
This is an official 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival event.
BPL Presents programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Main Stage on Borough Hall Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11231