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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Get to know Mac Barnett, the new Ambassador for Young People's Literature! He is the author of more than 60 books for children, including the picture books “Twenty Questions,” “Sam & Dave Dig a Hole,” The First Cat in Space graphic novel series, and more.
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
The author of the "Dog Man" and "Captain Underpants" series is coming to the Library of Congress on Jan. 29--find out more and get your free tickets!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens
Posted by: Robert Casper
In honor of Jimmy Carter (1924-2024), "Bookmarked" highlights the former U.S. President's love of reading and writing poetry as well as the role of poetry during Carter's presidential administration.
Posted in: Literary History, Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
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: Robert Casper
Learn more about Arthur Sze, the winner of our prestigious Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, through Library of Congress recordings and blogs.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Poetry, Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry
Posted by: Clay Smith
This Thanksgiving, we practice literary gratitude by engaging with writers who have thought about the nature of being grateful.
Posted in: Books, Library Collections, Meg Medina, National Book Festival, Poetry
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