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More Than Ever, a Truly National Book Festival

September 14, 2021
National Book Festival

This year, the Library of Congress brings the National Book Festival closer to home. Check out the new “Festival Near You” section of the festival website, which features related festival programs from local organizations and affiliate Centers for the Book across the country.

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  • More Than Ever, a Truly National Book Festival

    from: National Book Festival
    September 14, 2021

  • A Century of Lawmaking, Congress.gov and Constitution Day: Three Great Resources that Work Well Together

    from: Teaching with the Library of Congress
    September 14, 2021

  • The Women of Warner/Chappell

    from: In The Muse: Performing Arts Blog
    September 14, 2021

  • Dana Tanamachi and the 2021 National Book Festival Poster

    from: National Book Festival
    August 9, 2021

  • Funding Opportunities

    from: Of the People: Widening the Path
    July 23, 2021

  • The 2021 National Book Festival: Big Names, Great Books, Stellar Conversations

    from: Library of Congress Blog
    August 30, 2021

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    from: Library of Congress Blog
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