9th Annual Bronx Book Festival

Join us for our 9th Annual Festival! We have exclusive TBIR programming lined up for this year's festival, so RSVP to meet bestselling authors from the Boogie Down and beyond! We are honored to welcome marquee keynote speakers this year, accompanied by other established and emerging names in literature right now.

UPTOWN STAGE | PANEL PROGRAMMING (Subject to change without warning)

Sponsored by Simon & Schuster

Off the Record: What Nobody Tells You About Writing a Novel

Join bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Benedict Nguyen (Hot Girls with Balls), Cleyvis Natera (The Grand Paloma Resort), Clarence A. Haynes (The Broken Hearts Agency), for a lively conversation exploring craft, character, and the evolving landscape of contemporary fiction. Moderated by Jordan Hernandez, Completely Booked

Monsters, Magic, and Meaning: Speculative Fiction as a Mirror for Reality 

Step into new worlds with Isabel Kim (Sublimation), Nicole Glover (The Starseekers), Andrea Hairston (The Redemption Center is Closed on Sundays), Vincent Tirado (You Should’ve Been Nicer to My Mom), as they discuss fantasy, horror and speculative storytelling that pushes boundaries and reimagines possibility. Moderated by Jordan Hernandez, Completely Booked

Nothing But the Truth: Writing Through Pain, Memory, and Witness

Join Sarah Aziza (The Hollow Half), Camonghne Felix (Let The Poets Govern), Tamela J. Gordon (Hood Wellness), for a powerful discussion on truth-telling, healing, and the role of story in documenting lived experience. Moderated by Jessica Diaz (Oyemé)

Keynote with Tiffany D. Jackson with Maiya the Don

Join New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson (Scammer, Blood in the Water) in conversation with Maiya the Don as they discuss Tiffany’s impact on Black storytelling, centering complex Black girls, and weaving dynamic, thought provoking stories and more.

Bronx Keeps Creating It 

Celebrate queer storytelling with writers from the Bronx featuring Clarence A. Haynes (The Broken Hearts Agency), Vincent Tirado (You Should’ve Been Nicer to My Mom), Camonghne Felix (Let The Poets Govern), Alejandro Heredia (Loca) Moderated by Tamela J. Gordon (Hood Wellness)

Love in Full Color | Adult/YA Romance

Join Natasha Bishop (The Art of Loving You), Ashley Jordan (Once Upon a Time in Dollywood), Alex Villasante (Fireblooms) and Christine Pride (To All the Men I’ve Loved Again) for a vibrant discussion on crafting romance that celebrates joy, passion, and authentic love stories. Moderated by Morgan Menzies, Literary Curator, @PrettyLittleBookshelf

Keynote with S. A. Cosby with Kennedy Ryan

Join New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby (King of Ashes) in conversation with Kennedy Ryan (Score) as they discuss craft, character, and writing stories that thrill, challenge and resonate deeply with readers. 

Info: A purchase from the bookstore is required to receive your wristband to join the signing line for author signings.

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