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Hundreds gathered for the largest literary event in the Boogie Down, the Bronx Book Festival

By Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

Gotham Book Prize 2026 finalists, including Born in Flames, a book about the South Bronx fires.

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Book on 1970s South Bronx fires named finalist for Gotham Book Prize

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Two Bronx shops featured in new book ‘Vinyl NYC,’ highlighting independent record stores

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

The Kingsbridge community in the Northwest Bronx celebrated on Sunday the grand opening of the Kingsbridge Library's Sunday hours with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Kingsbridge Library launches Sunday hours with community celebration

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

The Bronx Leadership Organizing Center and a collective of authors launched a new book Tuesday which highlights the stories of Bronx youth who have been impacted by foster care, family separation and youth incarceration.

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Bronx authors share stories of surviving “Cradle-to-Prison Pipeline” in new book

by Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Bringing books to life: Fordham library hosts live show to promote reading in the Bronx

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Author Oscar Perry Abello holds signing for new book on finance and banking at Ponce Bank

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx writer publishes spy novel with Black female lead

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx poet Roya Marsh celebrates launch of second book, “savings time”

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Hunts Point Library reopens after $32 million renovation

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Westchester native creates comic book based in 1980s South Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx readers’ favorites: NYPL reveals 2024’s Top 10 most checked-out books

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Melrose Library reopens with restored second floor and modern upgrades

By Christian Murray Conversation…

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Kids Comic Con at Bronx Community College draws hundreds of young superheroes

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Author with Bronx roots debuts new novel, “All Mixed Up,” at Pelham-Van Nest library

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Former South Bronx chess teacher publishes memoir, reflects on career that transformed young lives

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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