
Our Laureate Gets a “Genius” Fellowship!
Posted by: Robert Casper
Congratulations to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for 2023.
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Posted by: Robert Casper
Congratulations to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for 2023.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
In celebration of the spooky season, the Library of Congress is putting together two events celebrating mysteries and mystery lovers. October 21st is a fun-filled day for families with children and teens, and the evening of October 26th is for everyone else!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, Family Day, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Robert Casper
A guest Q&A on the upcoming National Gallery of Art symposium, "Poetry is a country," featuring U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón
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Posted by: Robert Casper
On the announcement date of “You Are Here,” Ada Limón’s signature project as Poet Laureate of the United States, a behind-the-scenes Q&A.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, Poetry
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
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
The National Book Festival 2023 schedule is live! Click for the full Festival schedule website and find plenty of information for both onsite and virtual attendees.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, National Book Festival
Posted by: Leah Knobel
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today that the 2023 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to George Saunders.
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