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Posted by: Clay Smith
On Tuesday two of the Library of Congress' former Literary Ambassadors, Juan Felipe Herrera and Jason Reynolds, were named Fellows by the MacArthur Foundation.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Clay Smith
The Library of Congress’ next big themed night, Comedy Night, is a great way to relieve some stress! Learn what’s going on that night and how to participate.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Clay Smith
The Literary Director at the Library of Congress details two exciting international lit events coming up in September.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Hispanic Heritage Month, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Clay Smith
Library of Congress Literary Director Clay Smith gives tips on how to get the most out of attending the 2024 National Book Festival.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, National Book Festival
Posted by: Clay Smith
The 2024 National Book Festival schedule is live. Check it out!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival
Posted by: Clay Smith
The long-awaited moment has come. The 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival author lineup is here!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, National Book Festival
Posted by: Clay Smith
The Library’s Fantasy Book Night event on May 16th is proving to be popular—so much so that we recently released more free tickets. Check out the events that night and discover how to obtain tickets!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Clay Smith
After a donation of the Mary Oliver Papers and the Mary Oliver Memorial Event Fund for Emerging Poets to the Library of Congress, the Library learned more about Oliver’s generous spirit. We talk in this interview with Bill and Amalie Reichblum, who have donated the papers and the fund to the Library.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, Library Collections, National Poetry Month, Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Clay Smith
The Library offers exciting literary programs this month as part of its "Live! at the Library" series on Thursday night, with bestselling YA writer Rebecca Ross; poet Major Jackson, host of the popular podcast "The Slowdown;" and leading historian Kerri Greenidge.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Poetry