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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Meg Medina, who served as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2023 to 2024, writes about her time on the road, making connections with readers and families, and shares her favorite memories as a literary ambassador of the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Mark your calendars and set your alarms: the 2025 National Book Festival date has been announced!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Looking to expand your reading horizons during Native American Heritage Month? Why not try a children's book? Two authors, Traci Sorell and James Bird, share the benefit of adults, children, Native and non-Native readers picking up books by indigenous authors.
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, National Book Festival, Native American Heritage Month
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Looking for something to read this Veterans Day, perhaps books written by veterans or historical accounts of combat and the American soldier? Check out the authors we have featured at our events and add these authors to your TBR!
Posted in: Books, Library Collections, National Book Festival, Veterans Day
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Whether you attended last weekend's Festival in person or remotely, we want to know what you think. Plus, learn how we incorporated audience feedback from last year to include more programs and activities our audiences are looking for.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Info on how attendees can make the most of their 2024 National Book Festival appearance—and connect to others on social media!
Posted in: Books, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Meg Medina, will talk books all day at the National Book Festival! Make sure to catch her appearances in Story District, including a live show with U.K. authors Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston.
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Explore keywords (website tags) to find topics and themes that interest you at the National Book Festival this year!
Posted in: Books, Intern Blogs, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Interested in contributing to the book joy and excitement at the National Book Festival this year? Sign up to volunteer with us! You have until August 9th to submit your application.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival