Bed-Stuy Is Burning

Set over one explosive day in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, this novel explores how a community confronts rising tensions and societal change amid a riot sparked by a police shooting. Through the interconnected lives of residents and newcomers, the story examines themes of identity, conflict, and community, blending wit, compassion, and insight. With a diverse cast and a fast-paced narrative, it offers a compelling look at a neighborhood on the edge of transformation.