Bookworms browsed the fair's 300 outdoor tables, which featured both authors and publishers.

The fair also showcased the largest amount of African-American literature in the nation.

"It's an absolute event, it's a happening," said Assemblyman Keith Wright. "It promotes literacy. It really best serves the children, not only of this community, but of every community throughout the city of New York."

"The community gets to come together," said NY1 Political anchor Dominic Carter. "It doesn't get much better than this. And this is all promoting literacy, all promoting books."

Authors and storytellers also held readings as part of the event.

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