Brooklyn Law School Hosts Brooklyn Book Festival for 14th Year

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Brooklyn Law School continues its proud tradition of hosting the Brooklyn Book Festival, a premier literary event in New York City. The festival, now in its 20th year, brings together readers and writers from around the globe to celebrate the power of literature and ideas. This year's festival will take place on the Law School's campus at 250 Joralemon St. in downtown Brooklyn, featuring 14 events over the main festival day on Sunday, September 21.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brooklyn Law School has hosted the Brooklyn Book Festival for 14 years, welcoming thousands of visitors to its campus.
  • The festival features a wide range of conversations on topics such as democracy, technology, neuroscience, art, and politics.
  • A highlight of the festival is a Bookend event on Wednesday, September 17, moderated by Jocelyn Simonson, focusing on the movements for environmental justice, police abolition, and Indigenous sovereignty.
  • The festival features 14 events at 250 Joralemon St. on Sunday, September 21, including panels on the democratic order, the brain and mind, and Big Tech's impact.
  • Panelists include authors such as Clay Risen, Anne Applebaum, and Elie Mystal, as well as experts like Cory Doctorow and Adam Becker.

Statistics:

  • The Brooklyn Book Festival is in its 20th year of celebration.
  • Brooklyn Law School has hosted the festival for 14 consecutive years.
  • The festival features 14 events on the main festival day, Sunday, September 21.
  • Over 1,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival on Sunday, September 21.
  • The festival will feature authors and experts from a wide range of fields, including democracy, technology, neuroscience, art, and politics.

Sources:

  • [Brooklyn Law School news release] Office of Communications and Public Information, Brooklyn Law School
  • [Book discussion details] Brooklyn Book Festival Website