Brooklyn Book Festival 2025: A 20th Anniversary Celebration of Literature in NYC 📚
- Pidgey Smalls
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
Book lovers, mark your calendars — the Brooklyn Book Festival (BKBF) is back this September, celebrating its 20th year as New York City’s premier literary event. From September 14–22, 2025, the festival brings together hundreds of authors, publishers, and readers across the five boroughs and online, with events that are free and open to the public.
The highlight? The Festival Day & Literary Marketplace on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 10 AM–6 PM around Brooklyn Borough Hall and Downtown Brooklyn.
🌟 Brooklyn Book Festival Highlights
📅 Virtual Festival Day — September 14, 2025 (Online)Kick things off from home with a lineup of conversations and readings streamed live, connecting global voices to NYC audiences.
📅 Bookend Events — September 14–22, 2025 (All 5 Boroughs)For nine days, literary events pop up across the city — from poetry slams to author talks, panel discussions, and performances. These “Bookends” bring stories into every corner of New York.
📅 Children’s Day — September 20, 2025 (Brooklyn Borough Hall)A family-friendly day filled with storytelling, workshops, and interactive events designed for young readers and future writers.
📅 Festival Day & Literary Marketplace — September 21, 2025 (Downtown Brooklyn)The heart of the festival. Expect:
Hundreds of renowned authors including Alison Bechdel, Marlon James, Joyce Carol Oates, and Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Over 250 publishers and booksellers showcasing titles at the largest book market in the Northeast.
Panel discussions, signings, and performances across stages and venues in Downtown Brooklyn.
🗓 Why You Should Go
The Brooklyn Book Festival isn’t just for hardcore readers — it’s a celebration of culture, storytelling, and community. Whether you’re there to discover new authors, shop for unique finds at the Literary Marketplace, or enjoy free outdoor readings, BKBF offers something for everyone.
From its Virtual Festival Day to the citywide Bookend Events and the unforgettable Festival Day & Literary Marketplace on September 21, the Brooklyn Book Festival 2025 is a must for anyone who loves books, ideas, and New York’s vibrant cultural scene.
See you in Downtown Brooklyn for the grand finale!
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