Brooklyn Book Festival Unveils 2019 Poster
Ten-Day Homage To Books & Writers Co-Sponsored By Brooklyn Eagle
The Brooklyn Book Festival has unveiled its official 2019 poster, designed by award-winning illustrator Raul Colon. And new this year is the sponsorship of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle and brooklyneagle.com, which will be featuring an all-day live stage reading of the works of Walt Whitman as the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of the poet’s birth. Whitman served as editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle from 1846 to 1848.
Past illustrators for the festival’s posters include cartoonist Julia Wertz, award-winning illustrator Adrian Tomine and author Chip Kidd. This year’s poster is available for purchase on the festival’s website and will be on sale during Children’s Day and Festival Day.