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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Meg Medina, is setting off on the second leg of her national tour. See if you can catch her programs, and learn how you can apply to host her in your community.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Children and Teens, Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
This year’s National Book Festival welcomed tens of thousands of attendees, and we hope you all had a great time. The Festival may happen on one day, but the celebration of books keeps going. All author talk videos are now online! If you missed any of the programs, we’ve got you: they are now available …
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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
National Book Festival 2023 drew tens of thousands of people to the convention center. 11 hours, more than 70 authors, and countless stories What were some of your highlights?
Posted in: Books, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
www.nationalbookfestivalsurvey.com A summertime National Book Festival was a first-time experience for many of us here, and we loved the way this year’s Festival brought together tens of thousands of book lovers to gather and share stories (all while enjoying the sweet AC!) The theme of this year’s Festival was “Everyone Has a Story,” and in …
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
The National Book Festival is days away! Check out the featured books on each of the six new stages.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
National Book Festival's featured poets and artists meld together art, history and nature, and invite you into their worlds.
Posted in: Books, Joy Harjo, National Book Festival, Poetry
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
All book lovers: celebrate National Book Festival with us, wherever you are! Click for for information on virtual programming and partner events with PBS books.
Posted in: Books, National Book Festival
Posted by: Leah Knobel
While thousands attend to meet their favorite authors or listen to them discuss their newest works, the National Book Festival has even more to offer—especially for families with children of all ages and for teens. Explore a wide array of activities and programs for festival attendees of all ages in Hall DE (Level 2, North Building) of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Posted by: Leah Knobel
C-SPAN's Book TV is once again joining with the Library of Congress to bring the National Book Festival to a national television audience with live coverage on site Aug. 12.
Posted in: National Book Festival