Motherhood and Violence
Three acclaimed novelists explore motherhood, family, and the lasting effects of violence across generations and communities. Andrea Bajani (The Anniversary, trans. Geoffrey Brock) examines the legacy of domestic abuse through a son’s decision to sever ties with his family. Edwidge Danticat (Dèy) follows a Haitian American woman confronting grief, trauma, and the fragile bonds between […]
Millie von Platen – Zohran Walks New York
Walk through all 5 boroughs of New York City to visit Mayor Mamdani’s favorite eateries and watering holes. Inspired by Mayor Mamdani’s 13-mile campaign walk, Millie von Platen’s picture book is a love letter to NYC, taking readers from everyday moments to special places that shape NYC and the city he calls home.
The Weight of What Remains
History, whether in the familial or broader sense, has a way of haunting the present through memories, life choices, and beyond. In Susan Choi’s Flashlight, a father’s disappearance leaves his wife and daughter adrift as they attempt to move on, but questions about that night continue to echo. In Alejandro Heredia’s Loca, Sal and Charo […]
Brendan Wenzel – Good Golden Sun
Have you ever wondered how the sun felt? Does the sun ever feel sad? Follow the sun as it moves, shining its light and warmth onto the gentle beings on earth. In this science tale by Brendan Wenzel, learn how the sun passes energy from creature to creature.
Are You Smarter than an Author?
An interactive quiz gameshow! Perfect for kids, tweens, and adults! Test your trivia knowledge against middle grade novelists Grace Lin (The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon) and Nick Bruel (Bad Kitty Party Animal), with our host Craig Kofi Farmer (A Method for Magic and Misfortune).
A Borderless Earth/National Borders
People seeking to change their lives by relocating across national borders cannot simply migrate like birds to better places at will, but must navigate and deal with government policies, cultural roadblocks, and prejudices. Authors Jonathan Blitzer (Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of A Crisis), Zeke Hernandez […]
Carlos Matias – Emergency Quarters
Ernesto is finally a niño grande, old enough to walk to school by himself. Each morning, his mom hands him a quarter and says they’re for emergencies—only for the pay phone if he needs to call her. But every day is full of temptations—baseball cards, sizzling tamales, arcade games… How will Ernesto choose to spend […]
Can the Future Be Saved? A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas and Chris Hayes
Can the Future Be Saved? A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas. In The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy, Anand Giridharadas profiles organizers, politicians, and ordinary citizens who live there without losing an unyielding faith that they can make the world they want to see one conversation at a […]
Battling Markers: Illustrator Draw-Off :
Join the fun! Cheer, watch, and laugh as four illustrators compete in the year’s most dynamic, dramatic and thoroughly diverting live action drawing competition featuring Abhi Alwar, illustrator of the action-packed graphic novel, Super Pancake, illustrator and muralist Josh Cochran (Sylvester’s Letter) , debut author illustrator Lian Cho (Oh Olive) and Juana Martinez-Neal. Bringing out […]
Storytime: Pepita Meets Bebita by Ruth Behar & Gabriel Frye-Behar
When a new baby is introduced to the family, Pepita, the puppy of the house, has a lot to get used to. Not only are Mami and Papi busier than ever, but how will Pepita and the new Bebita get along? Join award-winning author Ruth Behar and her son, Gabriel Frye-Behar, for a story about […]
Can the Future Be Saved? A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas
In The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy, Anand Giridharadas profiles organizers, politicians, and ordinary citizens who face insecurity, crisis, and division without losing an unyielding faith that they can make the world they want to see one conversation at a time. How do we get there from […]