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Book Fest spotlight: poets Tina Chang & Jericho Brown at Books are Magic

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 Alex Williamson

In the run up to this year’s Brooklyn Book Festival (Sept. 21 & 22), a series of literary “bookend” events are slated to take place

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Poetry isn’t dead in DUMBO

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 BrooklynBookBeat

Poetry has taken on new life at DUMBO’s Berl’s Brooklyn Poetry Shop, the only all-poetry bookstore in New York City. Aiden Farrell, a volunteer who

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Acclaimed poet brings Cape Verde to Brooklyn in new collection

March 26, 2018 BrooklynBookBeat

“These words feel like experiences. Some are personal, most are enlightening, but all connect. Connect on a higher level. A spiritual level.” –Kendrick Lamar  

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A Literary Magazine Grows in Brooklyn

December 14, 2017December 15, 2017 BrooklynBookBeat

American Chordata began as a passion project for its editors, founded in Spring 2015 on the belief that a literary magazine can celebrate sophisticated design

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Women’s Poetry Initiative at St. Francis College to host acclaimed poet

October 29, 2013 BrooklynBookBeat

  According to Brooklyn Eagle, on Oct. 30, the Women’s Poetry Initiative at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights will host the inaugural event in its

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‘Pie Poet’ to debut new collection in Brooklyn

September 11, 2013 BrooklynBookBeat

According to Brooklyn Eagle, award-winning poet Kate Lebo, known locally as Seattle’s “pie lady,” will be debuting  “A Commonplace Book of Pie” (Oct. 8th, 2013) at Gala

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Poetry Brothelvisits DUMBO for intimate ‘St. Valentine’s Day’ readings

February 7, 2013 BrooklynBookBeat

According to Brooklyn Daily Eagle, a slew of seductive poets will perform as part of The Poetry Brothel’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre this Saturday, Feb. 9, at

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Listen up, poetry lovers: BookCourt hosts five of 2012’s Best New Poets

January 9, 2013 BrooklynBookBeat

According to Brooklyn Eagle, tonight BookCourt will be hosting five of 2012’s Best New Poets. Best New Poets, established seven years ago, serves to represent

Brooklyn Book Beat is Brooklyn Daily Eagle’s blog devoted to all things literary — books, authors, history, and associated events.

The Eagle, once edited by Walt Whitman, has long been covering Brooklyn news and events, but this blog serves as a special haven for bookworms. BookBeat features Brooklyn-based writers, as well as stories relating to the city and its history.

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