The Brooklyn Book Festival (BKBF), New York City’s largest free literary event, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a nine-day celebration of book culture, turning the city into a hub for readers of all ages.

The festivities, running from Sept. 14 to Sept. 22, begin Sept. 14 with the traditional “Virtual Festival Day,” connecting readers and authors worldwide. Participants include Mozambican writer Mia Couto, horror author Cassandra Khaw, Pulitzer Prize finalist Karen Russell, illustrator Mary Catherine Starr, and award-winning Aboriginal writer Alexis Wright.

Highlights of the book lovers’ rave include the family-friendly Children’s Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, featuring beloved children’s authors and illustrators such as Nick Bruel, Rita Williams-Garcia, John Patrick Green, Ab

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