About
The Center for Fiction is a literary nonprofit based in Downtown Brooklyn. Our mission is to support readers and writers of all ages and histories, and to build community through fiction. We offer a wide range of programming for local and national audiences, including Events, Reading Groups, and Writing Workshops. Our home in Brooklyn features a Bookstore, Café & Bar, Library, and Writers Studio.
Learn about The Center for Fiction, meet the people behind the scenes, discover our signature programs, and more below.
The Center for Fiction
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Mission & History
Read about our 200-year-old nonprofit’s work for readers and writers of all ages and histories.
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Fellowships & Awards
Explore our Emerging Writer Fellowships—supporting early-career writers in New York City—and our annual awards celebrating excellence and leadership in fiction.
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KidsRead / KidsWrite
Find out about our signature educational program, which provides New York City public school students complimentary books, the opportunity to engage with authors, and more.
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Board of Directors
Get to know our Board of Directors, led by our Chair, Nina von Moltke.
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Staff
Meet the people behind the scenes at The Center for Fiction, led by Executive Director Lydah Pyles DeBin.
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Writers Council
Browse the list of acclaimed authors on our Writers Council, including Jacqueline Woodson, Louise Erdrich, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Salman Rushdie.
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