The New York Public Library (NYPL) has announced the finalists for the Helen Bernstein Book Award For Excellence in Journalism.
The Library is celebrating the finalists and the issues they raise in their books in a series of public interviews. Four of the five finalists will be have public conversations by Jessica Strand, NYPL’s Associate Director of Public Programs and Events.
Reporter Dale Russakoff will discuss The Prize: Who’s In Charge of America’s Schools? on Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm. Dan Ephron will discuss Killing a King: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel on Thursday April 28. Larissa MacFarquhar will talk about Strangers Drowning: Grappling with Impossible Idealism, Drastic Choices, and the Overpowering Urge to Help on May 9. Åsne Seierstad will discuss One of Us: The Story of Anders Breivik and the Massacre in Norway on May 16.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on May 18.