September 15 (Thursday) 6:30 pm. 2016 Bookend Event: "Beyond Ellis Island". A corollary event to the Brooklyn Book Festival, "Beyond Ellis Island" is a round table discussion of the past, present, and future of Italian American literature; it will include readings and discussion. Panelists include: Mark Ciabattari, Louisa Ermelino, Fred Gardaphe, Maria Lisella, Mark Rotella and Robert Viscusi. Anthony Julian Tamburri will moderate the event. Sponsored by The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute and Bookend Events of the Brooklyn Book Festival.
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute - 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, Manhattan. Admission: free; open to the public. Contact: 212 642-2094 [email protected]
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