

Six shortlisted authors for the 2025 BPL Book Prize discuss their work in conversation with judge Jessica Harwick. Expect deep dives into fiction, poetry, and nonfiction spanning immigrant labor struggles to Audre Lorde's legacy.
Author conversations
Literary award finalists
Free admission
Historic library setting
Tips
🏛️hosted at Brooklyn's iconic Central Library near Prospect Park
♿accessible entrance and restroom available
📚shortlist spans volcanic fiction to Palestinian poetry
BPL Book Prize Event


Six shortlisted authors for the 2025 BPL Book Prize discuss their work in conversation with judge Jessica Harwick. Expect deep dives into fiction, poetry, and nonfiction spanning immigrant labor struggles to Audre Lorde's legacy.
Author conversations
Literary award finalists
Free admission
Historic library setting
Tips
🏛️hosted at Brooklyn's iconic Central Library near Prospect Park
♿accessible entrance and restroom available
📚shortlist spans volcanic fiction to Palestinian poetry
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