NYPL's World Literature Festival starts today! Author talks, recommended reads, and resources in English, español, 普通话, français, 한국어, and more

Join talks with Matthew Desmond, Sasha Velour, Mona Simpson, and more—plus, see the Library's copies of Shakespeare's First Folio, register for our teen career fair, celebrate Earth Day, and attend our World Literature Festival. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- World Literature Festival [Starts Today! Celebrate World Languages at the Library]( Starts Today! Celebrate World Languages at the Library April 17–30, 2023 Every April, the Library highlights world literature and authors writing in some of the many languages of New York City with our annual World Literature Festival. Register now and join us to celebrate an exciting line-up of author talks and events. Plus explore NYPL's free programs, book recommendations, resources, and services for all ages in a range of languages—available all year round! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Multilingual Reading Recommendations for World Literature Festival Celebrate NYPL's third annual World Literature Festival with reading recommendations for all ages! Curated by our expert staff and librarians, this list includes titles in English, español (Spanish), 简体中文 (Chinese), français (French), italiano (Italian), and 한국어 (Korean) and features books by authors participating in the festival. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Rooftop Happy Hour: Words Without Borders]( Rooftop Happy Hour: Words Without Borders Fri, Apr 28 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) LIVE from NYPL's popular happy hour series returns to close out our World Literature Festival. Join us on the rooftop terrace of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for drinks, mingling, crafts, and a series of short curated readings from Carmen Boullosa, Valzhyna Mort, and Jaroslav Kalfař. Presented in partnership with Words Without Borders. [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Festival Highlights [Poetry Panel: Language as Inheritance]( Poetry Panel: Language as Inheritance Mon, Apr 17 | 6 PM | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Focus on the Philippines: Fabulous Komiks from Near & Far]( Focus on the Philippines: Fabulous Komiks from Near & Far Tues, Apr 18 | 7 PM | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [In conversazione: Marianna Randazzo con Beatrice Alecci]( In conversazione: Marianna Randazzo con Beatrice Alecci Wed, Apr 19 | 11 AM | Huguenot Park & Online In italiano | In Italian [ATTEND ᐳ]( [LIVE from NYPL | Geoff Dyer & Chloé Cooper Jones: Transatlantic Conversations]( LIVE from NYPL | Geoff Dyer & Chloé Cooper Jones: Transatlantic Conversations Thurs, Apr 20 | 1 PM | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [En conversación: Dolores Reyes ]( En conversación: Dolores Reyes Mon, Apr 24 | 2 PM | Online En español | In Spanish [ATTEND ᐳ]( [En conversation : Marc Levy ]( En conversation : Marc Levy Wed, Apr 26 | 6:30 PM | Jefferson Market Library & Online En français | In French [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Cultures in Translation Panel with Wioletta Greg, Zain Khalid & Rodrigo Blanco Calderón]( Cultures in Translation Panel with Wioletta Greg, Zain Khalid & Rodrigo Blanco Calderón Thurs, Apr 27 | 1 PM | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [프란시스 ì°¨ (Frances Cha) 와의 대화]( 프란시스 ì°¨ (Frances Cha) 와의 대화 Fri, Apr 28 | 6 PM | 53rd Street Library & Online 한국어로 | In Korean [ATTEND ᐳ]( [对话中 江青 (Chiang Ching)]( 对话中 江青 (Chiang Ching) Sat, Apr 29 | 2 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online 普通话 | In Mandarin [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Featured Events [LIVE from NYPL | Sasha Velour and Joe E. Jeffreys: Drag Manifesto]( LIVE from NYPL | Sasha Velour and Joe E. Jeffreys: Drag Manifesto Mon, Apr 17 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online The performance artist and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race spotlights the revolutionary art form of drag and its rich, often-overlooked history. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Conversations from the Cullman Center | Morgenthau: Andrew Meier with Ginia Bellafante Tues, Apr 18 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Award-winning journalist Andrew Meier, a 2005–6 Cullman Center Fellow, and New York Times reporter Ginia Bellafante discuss the never-before-told story of the Morgenthau family, a family of unprecedented power and wealth. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Schomburg Center | Black Curators Matter: An Oral History Project]( Schomburg Center | Black Curators Matter: An Oral History Project Wed, Apr 19 | 6:30 PM | Schomburg Center Join the Schomburg Center for a new intergenerational dialogue series between Black visual art curators featuring New York University's Deborah Willis, the Museum of Arts and Design's Lowery Sims, Guggenheim Museum's Ashley James, and moderator Kalia Brooks of NXTHVN. Presented by the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Schomburg Center | Black Is a Church Wed, Apr 26 | 6:30 PM | Schomburg Center Dean of Columbia College Josef Sorett explores the vital and complex role that religion has played in shaping Black communities and movements with Schomburg Center Director Joy L. Bivins. [ATTEND ᐳ]( LIVE from NYPL | Matthew Desmond: Poverty, by America Mon, May 1 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Pulitzer Prize–winning author Matthew Desmond discusses poverty in America, including who benefits from it and what achievable solutions can help eradicate it. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Conversations from the Cullman Center | Fatherland: Burkhard Bilger with Raffi Khatchadourian Tues, May 2 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger, a 2020–21 Cullman Center Fellow, joins journalist Raffi Khatchadourian to discuss Bilger's book Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets, which recounts his 10-year quest to uncover his family's hidden Nazi past. [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [KidsLIVE! Author Talks: World Literature Festival ]( KidsLIVE! Author Talks: World Literature Festival Jyoti Rajan Gopal: Tues, Apr 25 | 3:30 PM | Riverdale Library & Online Mari Lowe: Wed, Apr 26 | 3:30 PM | Andrew Heiskell Library & Online Ruth Behar: Thurs, Apr 27 | 3:30 PM | 67th Street Library & Online Join us for KidsLIVE programs that reflect the rich diversity of New York City to celebrate NYPL's World Literature Festival. Tune in for upcoming talks with Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Mari Lowe, and Ruth Behar, available online, in person, and at livestream events at select branches. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Recent Books for Children and Teens from Around the World In children's stories across the globe, perennial themes of intergenerational connection and conflict, the search for identity, and adventure in a fantastical world are informed by specific geographical and cultural contexts. Explore this list of stories from around the world, many of which have been recently translated from their original languages. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [TeenLIVE: Jeff Chang & Dave "Davey D" Cook]( TeenLIVE: Jeff Chang & Dave "Davey D" Cook Wed, Apr 19 | 11 AM | Online Join the Library for a conversation with authors Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook as they discuss the young adult edition of their book, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Hip-Hop History. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Calling All Teens! NYPL's Career Resources Fair ]( Calling All Teens! NYPL's Career Resources Fair Fri, Apr 28 | 10 AM–1 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Build a great resume, practice interview skills, and discover exciting career paths at The New York Public Library's first annual Career Resources Fair for Teens! Explore resources from the Library and our partner organizations about entering the workforce after graduation, participate in workshops and hands-on activities, and learn about the range of career paths open to you. [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More from the Library [It's Here! How to Use NYPL's New & Improved Online Catalog ]( It's Here! How to Use NYPL's New & Improved Online Catalog Our new catalog has officially launched, making it easier for you to search for materials to borrow, request items for pick-up, manage your NYPL account, and discover new reads. Learn how to use this new and improved tool, available in English and español. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [April Book Club Event: Commitment by Mona Simpson]( April Book Club Event: Commitment by Mona Simpson Wed, Apr 26 | 6 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online Join award-winning author Mona Simpson and Get Lit with All of It host Alison Stewart for an in-person discussion of Simpson's novel, Commitment. Simpson will take audience questions and a musical performance will follow as part of this talk, presented in partnership with WNYC. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Discover the Library's Six Copies of Shakespeare's First Folio]( Discover the Library's Six Copies of Shakespeare's First Folio On View April 22–October 1 | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building In honor of the 400th anniversary of its publication, all six of the Library's copies of Shakespeare's First Folio will be on view in the Polonsky Exhibition of the Library's Treasures beginning Saturday, April 22. Plus, dive deeper into the exhibition with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app! Please note the exhibition will temporarily close for regular maintenance until Friday, April 21. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [GET THE APP ᐳ]( New Exhibition! Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration Opening May 1 | Schomburg Center Join the Schomburg Center for the opening of Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration, which explores the impact of the U.S. prison system on contemporary visual art. This exhibition, presented across three galleries, will highlight artists who are or have been incarcerated alongside artists whose practices interrogate the carceral state. Please note this exhibition will be on view starting at 5 PM on May 1. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Environmentally Friendly Activities for Earth Day As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, join the Library for crafting sessions, gardening workshops, and more! Learn how to upcycle materials to create vases, recycle plastic bottles into colorful gardens, and grow your own food. Plus, join us for storytimes and activities for all ages. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop: Programs, Reading & More]( Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop: Programs, Reading & More Join the Library as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a lineup of events tracing the genre's influence in music, fashion, art, film, and beyond. 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