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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
As we say goodbye to National Poetry Month, we celebrate the novel in verse. We share highlights from past National Book Festivals and explore the roots of this format in the Library's digital collections.
Posted in: Books
Posted by: Robert Casper
The Librarian of Congress has appointed U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón for a two-year second term—the first time in the history of the position that a two-year appointment has been made.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Enjoy cherry blossoms all year: highlights and behind the scenes moments from "Cherry Blossoms: Sakura Collections from the Library of Congress," a book by the Library's own curators, Mari Nakahara and Katherine Blood
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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Spend a moment with Colson Whitehead and explore decades of New York City with Library of Congress collections.
Posted in: Lit Bits
Posted by: Robert Casper
In honor of National Poetry Month, a shout-out to our 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, Joy Harjo, and her recent lifetime awards.
Posted in: Joy Harjo, Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Leah Knobel
The date for the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., has been set for Saturday, Aug. 12.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival