Brooklyn launch event for Loving Donovan! Featuring Bernice L. McFadden in conversation with Terry McMillan. Moderated by Tracey Smith, National Media & Author Relations for Go On Girl! Book Club. Part of BRIC’s Stoop Series. Cosponsored by AALBC, Mosaic Literary Magazine, and Go On Girl! Book Club.
Five local innovators to speak for 10 minutes each on the subject of “What’s Next?” Featuring Bernice L. McFadden (Loving Donovan), Vishaan Chakrabarti, Will Dean, Lexy Funk, and Garrett Oliver. Tickets are available at www.downtownbrooklyn.com/posts/arts-entertainment/join-us-for-the-2nd-annual-5×10-talks.
“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.
“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).