In “Bronx Literature,” Béatrice Coron celebrates the rich literary heritage of the area and the popularity of reading as an activity for subway riders. The Bronx has been the home and inspiration of numerous writers, including Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Sholem Aleichem, Allen Ginsberg, Chaim Potok, and Cynthia Ozick.. In “Bronx Literature,” Coron chose to portray four great writers' works: Edgar Allan Poe's “Ulalume and other poems”; Sholem Aleichem's “Mottel, the Cantor's Son”; James Baldwin's “The Fire Next Time”; and Nicholasa Mohr's “El Bronx Remembered.” According to Coron, "These authors tell the story of the borough from colonial times to suburban and contemporary community developments. Their works help us travel through time into different social classes and communities, making each of us an insider." 

Born in France, Béatrice Coron lived in Egypt, Mexico and China before moving to New York. Coron's oeuvre includes illustration, book arts, mixed media, and public art. However, her most recognized works are characterized by Coron’s use of paper and Tyvek to create interesting silhouettes. Coron’s work is in the collections of major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Walker Art Center in Minnesota, and the Getty in California.