Join National Book Award–honored authors Tania James (Loot, 2023 Fiction Longlist), Julie Otsuka (The Buddha in the Attic, 2011 Fiction Finalist), and Jenny Xie (Eye Level, 2018 Poetry Finalist; The Rupture Tense, 2022 Poetry Finalist) to consider the power of archives and evolution—within literature, across genres, and in the building of literary communities.

The event will feature readings and conversation moderated by Ruth Dickey, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation. Presented in partnership with the Brooklyn Book Festival.

Celebrate 75: Register to watch the 75^th anniversary of the National Book Awards on Wednesday, November 20^th at nationalbook.org/watch.