Karen Keys, BPL Coordinator of Young Adult Services, emphasized that the contest looks for writing that speaks to teens, indicating a focus on relatable themes and unique perspectives.
The Brooklyn Public Library's Digital Discovery Day aims to connect residents with technology, offering resources for all ages and levels of tech comfort.
"Both of the 2024 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize winners have crafted affecting and deeply personal works," said Linda E. Johnson, BPL president and chief executive officer. "Kaveh Akbar's brilliant debut novel Martyr! poetically explores grief, immigration, and addiction, while Dr. Blair LM Kelley's Black Folk traces the history of Black labor through her own family's story."