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Another great writer who makes Brooklyn their home! We were thrilled to present Amitav Ghosh with the 2026 BoBi Award (Best of Brooklyn) last week at our Gala Mingle author celebration.

Having made Fort Greene his home for 30 years and continuing to inspire readers across the globe, Amitav Ghosh best exemplifies the spirit of Brooklyn. Congratulations, @amitav_ghosh1! taken in Brooklyn, New York by @bkbookfest

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The Brooklyn Book Festival is deeply thankful for the extraordinary support we received during the Nor’easter.

This year’s festival could not have taken place without Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and MOME Commissioner Rafael Espinal providing much needed support, and the Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn Heights Library, The Center for Brooklyn History, and St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church who gave us, quite literally, shelter from the storm. They saved the festival from cancellation, and we will always be thankful for their generosity. taken in Brooklyn Borough Hall by @bkbookfest

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✨The 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival poster has landed! ✨

Author and illustrator Jaque Jours (@jaquejours) created this remarkable poster featuring readers, dogs, nuns, and studious pigeons on the iconic steps of Borough Hall! 🏛️📖 Some of your favorite authors are also hidden throughout this poster. Can you find them? 👀

Head over to the link in our bio to find out which of your favorite authors will be attending #BKBF2026! ⭐️📚 by @bkbookfest

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It’s been one week since Children’s Day at #BKBF2026 and we’re still smiling from all the fun we had! Thank you to everyone who braved the storm and joined us for everything from daring draw-offs to playful performances to wonderful workshops with such talented illustrators and authors 🎨📚🖊️ We can’t wait to do it all again next year! by @bkbookfest

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A stormy Saturday night couldn’t keep Brooklyn’s book lovers away. 📚

Several hundred readers, writers, and friends gathered at BKLYN STUDIOS as @bkbookfest presented its BoBi Award to @amitav_ghosh1, a Brooklyn literary star who has called Fort Greene home for almost 30 years.

The night also put a spotlight on @bklynlibrary’s Book Prize winners: @emilyhuntress for fiction and @sarahazizawrites for nonfiction.

Thank you to the Brooklyn Book Festival and everyone who joined us!

📸 @lyfeofty by @bkbookfest

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*UPDATED SCHEDULE*

Celebrate books & authors at our flagship event INDOORS this Sunday, September 26th starting at 10 AM.

Due to the predicted high winds and rain from the Nor’easter, all outdoor author programs will now take place at Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street), Brooklyn Law School (250 Joralemon St) and Brooklyn Heights Library (286 Cadman Plaza West).

Unfortunately, the Festival Day Literary Marketplace is cancelled. Please visit our list of marketplace vendors at BrooklynBookFestival.org/vendor and support them as you would have at the festival.

Follow @bkbookfest and sign up for our newsletter for more festival updates & find the 🔗 in our bio for more on our line up programs. by @bkbookfest

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The following authors will no longer be able to attend the 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival.

Children’s Day Authors:
Sean Qualls
R.J. Palacio
Brett Helquist
Vicki Johnson
Angela Quezada Padron
Mahogany L. Browne

Festival Day Authors:
Joyce Carol Oates
Jessica Grose
Fab 5 Freddy
Mike Curato
Amelie Wen Zhao
JD Glass
Kris Desen
Merve Emre
Francine Prose
Courtney Maum
John Murillo
Katy Doughty
Tayari Jones
Naomi Shihab Nye
T Clark
Martin Espada
Claire Vaye Watkins
Beronda L. Montgomery
Namwali Serpell
Diamond Forde
Karan Mahajan
Dana A. Williams
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Joseph Earl Thomas
Hafizah Augustus Geter
Meghan O'Rourke by @bkbookfest

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Calling all young readers 📚 Children’s Day is TOMORROW Saturday, September 26th starting at 10 AM.

Due to the predicted high winds and rain from the Nor’easter, the author programs will now take place indoors at Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street) and Brooklyn Heights Library (286 Cadman Plaza West).

Unfortunately, the Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day Book Market is cancelled. Follow @bkbookfest and sign up for our newsletter for more festival updates.

Visit the link in our bio for more on our line up of storytimes, workshops, performances, book signings, and more for kids ages 2-12. by @bkbookfest

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Don your raincoats and umbrellas, our authors would love to see you! Due to the predicted high winds and rain from the Nor’easter, all Brooklyn Book Festival author programs will be moved indoors. Unfortunately, the Brooklyn Book Festival Children’s Day Book Market on September 26th and Festival Day Literary Marketplace on September 27th are cancelled.

Follow @bkbookfest and sign up for our newsletter for more festival updates. This is a difficult decision that has a large impact. We would greatly appreciate you spreading the love (it’s the Brooklyn way) by finding our list of marketplace vendors at BrooklynBookFestival.org/vendor and supporting them as you would have at the festival. by @bkbookfest

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Choosing your fantasy Brooklyn Book Festival panel is no easy task, but E.L. Shen nailed it! Which authors or artists would you pick?

Hear more of E.L. Shen’s answers to literary questions in the free BKBF festival guide on @bloombergconnects. 🔗 in our bio 🎧🎙️📖

Plus, join E.L. Shen (@elshenwrites), author of “Foreigners,” on Festival Day this Sunday, September 27 at 2 pm ET for “Can You Keep A Secret?” in the Brooklyn Law School Student Lounge 🤫 by @bkbookfest

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There’s nothing like your first Brooklyn Book Festival!

Hear more answers to literary questions from Poet Tina Chang, author of LION, in the BKBF free festival guide on @bloombergconnects. 🔗 in our bio 🎧🎙️📖

Plus, join Tina Chang (@tinachang_poet) this Sunday, September 27 for #BKBF2026 Festival Day as part of Reimagining America at Center Stage (Columbus Park) at 12 pm EST in Brooklyn Borough Hall! by @bkbookfest

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This book blew Kon Tan away! What’s the best book you’ve been gifted?

Hear more answers to literary questions from Kon Tan, author of the “We’re All Gonna Die-nosaur!” series, by downloading the @bloombergconnects free festival guide in our bio 🎧🎙️📖

Then see Kon Tan (@KonsComics) on Children’s Day this Saturday, September 26th for Are You Smarter than an Author? at 12 pm EST in Downtown Brooklyn. by @bkbookfest

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