Dizzies Press Release: The Book of Other People

THE BOOK OF OTHER PEOPLE:
A BENEFIT READING

826NYC & Penguin Books present an all-star reading from Zadie Smith’s
newest book of new stories by contemporary authors

CELEBRATED AUTHORS COME TOGETHER FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF
LITERATURE TO RAISE MONEY FOR 826NYC, A CHILDREN’S WRITING CENTER IN
BROOKLYN, NY.

Hosted by ZADIE SMITH, and with readings by:
GEORGE SAUNDERS
VENDELA VIDA
and very special guest
MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL

Symphony Space
Wednesday, January 16th, 8pm
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street), New York
Tickets available at symphonyspace.org
Or by calling: 212-864-5400

Brooklyn, NY January 7, 2008—826NYC and Penguin Books present a
benefit reading to celebrate the release of The Book of Other People,
a collection of brand new stories by contemporary authors edited by
Zadie Smith. ZADIE SMITH will host this special event, which will
feature readings by two of the book’s contributors, GEORGE SAUNDERS,
and VENDELA VIDA, plus a rare reading by actress MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL.
There will be a book signing and Q & A after the reading.

All proceeds from the book and reading will benefit 826NYC, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18
with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping
teachers inspire their students to write.