Brooklyn Book Festival featuring an Art Spiegelman, Jules Feiffer debate on the impact of comics
Art Spiegelman, who received a Pulitzer Prize for his graphic novel "Maus," was the subject of the "CO-MIX" retrospective on displayn the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany. (Sept. 21, 2012) Credit: AP
In its eighth year, the Brooklyn Book Festival has become such an institution that it's now preceded by a week of "Bookend Events": literary-themed screenings, parties, games and more in bookstores and other venues across the borough. These begin Monday, and culminate with the festival itself, which takes place Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in and around Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza.
This year's BoBi (Best of Brooklyn Inc.) Award goes to Newbery Award medalist Lois Lowry, who appears at St. Francis College auditorium Sunday at 1 p.m. Perhaps it's to honor her that the lineup features so many interesting events involving children's books, including one of our five highlights below. All our highlights and all festival events are free; some Bookends charge admission. Tickets are not required, but popular events fill up early. Complete listings are at brooklynbookfestival.org.
