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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
The Library of Congress’ literary ambassadors reveal some of their favorite reads this past year and some of their cherished literary holiday memories.
Posted in: Arthur Sze, Books, Children and Teens, Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
Celebrating our poet laureate's upcoming events in Queens, NY and at the Library in Washington, DC—and the publication of his poem "Library of Congress."
Posted in: Arthur Sze, Poetry, Poets Laureate, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett as he talks about making a main characters in his new video with KidLit TV's StoryMakers!
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join us on September 25th for an evening event with bestselling nonfiction author Mary Roach, and September 27th for a Saturday family-friendly program with Katherine Rundell, author of "Impossible Creatures."
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Robert Casper
Arthur Sze has just been named the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress! We have some highlighted ways for you to get to know the new laureate--including special "Bookmarked" content!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Arthur Sze, Poetry, Poets Laureate, Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
We'd love to hear from you: tell us about your experience attending National Book Festival 2025!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
It's almost here: Saturday, September 6th is the 25th National Book Festival. Check out this blog post for last-minute tips and tricks, and enjoy the final featured videos of acclaimed authors from past festivals as we lead up to the 2025 festival on September 6th. This time we revisit 2024 with featured videos from Erik Larsen, as well as Vera Brosgol and Kazu Kibuishi.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Children and Teens, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Celebrate the 25th National Book Festival with us! Each week "Bookmarked" features videos of acclaimed authors from past festivals as we lead up to the 2025 festival on September 6th. This time we revisit 2023 with featured videos from Tananarive Due and Grady Hendrix, as well as Joy Harjo and Michaela Goade.
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Intern Blogs, Joy Harjo, Literary History, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join us tonight! We're headed to the ballpark for Library Night at Nationals Park, when Washington, D.C.’s home team takes on the Miami Marlins.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival