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NYU Creative Writing faculty member Jonathan Safran Foer performed a reading of “Here I Am” on Friday.

“Here I Am” Is Here and Now

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor December 5, 2016
Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Jonathan Safran Foer brought his energy and unorthodoxy to his reading of his new novel "Here I Am" last week.
When discussing his new novel “They Can’t Kill Us All,” journalist Wesley Lowery reflected on the way the Black Lives Matter movement is intertwined with American history.

When Reporters Become Their Own Stories

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
Washington Post journalist and reporter Wesley Lowery's new novel recounts the stunning reality of injustice surrounding protests focused on racial injustice — especially the Black Lives Matter protests.
Columnist Jim Dwyer stands in front of the New York Times building with his new book, "More Awesome than Money," about four NYU undergraduates who attempted to create a new social network.

Journalist chronicles student startup

Dhriti Tandon October 20, 2014
In his book “More Awesome than Money,” New York Times journalist Jim Dwyer penned the journey of four NYU ‘10 alumni Daniel Grippi, Maxwell Salzberg, Raphael Sofaer and Ilya Zhitomirskiy, who attempted to create a new social network tool called Diaspora.
Shawn Paik/WSN

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists launch book on police corruption

March 11, 2014
The authors discussed in detail the story of their book, "Busted: A Tale of Corruption and Betrayal in the City of Brotherly Love."
courtesy of Thomas C. Card

‘Tokyo Adorned’ author unearths street style

March 5, 2014
Japanese street style has become a source of inspiration for new trends.
Avital Glibicky for WSN

Author remembers Timekeeper in debut novel, students reflect on legacy

March 3, 2014
New author Claribel Ortega immortalizes NYU legacy in her new book series.
Courtesy of Atria Books

Steinhardt professor’s book shines light on WWII nurses

November 11, 2013
Steinhardt professor Elizabeth Norman's book "We Band of Angels: the Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese" tells the tale of nurses trapped during World War II
Courtesy of Suzie Fishbein

Kosher cook queen gives creative advice at book release

October 29, 2012
Susie Fishbein, Kosher chef extraordinaire, presents a new kind of cookbook