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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…

Bronx Bound Books aims to continue trend of literary resurgence in the borough

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…

Former and past presidents of FIAME hold two of Gianluca Rottura's books. In this photo is Rosa Leoncini, president of FIAME, Anthony Lentini, past president of FIAME, and Rosemary Mercora, past president of FIAME.

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Annual Book Talk features two books by New York author Gianluca Rottura

By Bronx Times Conversation…

What’s Happening: Arthur Avenue stand-up, scavenger hunts, jazz and more

By Jill Tuthill Conversation…

A group photo in front of the BX Writers Anthology banner with Amaurys Grullon, founder and CEO of Bronx Native; Josué Caceres, founder and CEO of BX Writers; and Angel Hernandez, president of Huntington Free Library.

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Photos | Book release party for Bronx writers anthology held at Huntington Free Library

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What’s Happening: Watch the Big Game at Bronx Brewery, Bronx is reading and Riverdale stitchery circle

By Jill Tuthill Conversation…

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What’s Happening: Lunar New Year crafts, Storytime with Sharee Miller and ‘Merengue Con Amor 2’ at Lehman Performing Arts Center

By Seamus Higgins Conversation…

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What’s Happening: Secret eats on Arthur Avenue, Cinderella opens at Lehman Performing Arts and vision board at BxArts

By Seamus Higgins Conversation…

Jada Pinkett Smith and Santos at the Lit. Bar in Mott Haven earlier this month.

Reviving the Bronx’s literary scene: Lit. Bar sparks bookstore renaissance in the borough, attracts celebrities

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Peter Quinn, author of "Cross Bronx: A Writing Life," takes readers on a journey from his early life in the Bronx to serving as speechwriter for two governors.

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Acclaimed storyteller looks back on how the Bronx shaped him in new memoir

By John Roche Conversation…

The New York Public Library and Marvel are releasing a limited edition Spider-Man library card this month.

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The New York Public Library, Marvel to issue special edition Spider-Man library card

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Pelham Bay native writes book about how photography helped his battle with anxiety

By Jason Cohen Conversation…

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Bronx native pays homage to Pelham Bay with book

By Jason Cohen Conversation…

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