Literary Events This Week: Roald Dahl and Dan Yaccarino

By Maryann Yin 

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The New York Public Library will host a Roald Dahl Day Celebration at the 53rd Street branch. Check it out on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (New York, NY)

Publishers Weekly will host the PW Star Watch Party to honor some of the most renowned leaders from the publishing industry. Join in on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Dream Downtown from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (New York, NY)

Dan Yaccarino will celebrate the launch of his newest picture book, entitled I am a Story, at Books of Wonder. Meet him on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (New York, NY)

The organizers behind the Brooklyn Book Festival will host the largest free literary event in New York City. Hear from dozens of authors on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)