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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
History is closer than it appears: meet one of the iconic Civil Rights Movement figures, Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest member of Little Rock Nine, in conversation at the Library of Congress on June 13th.
Posted in: America 250, Books, Children and Teens, Family Day, Library Collections
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
We are so excited about the opening of a new experiential gallery, The Source: Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery, designed for children and teens with their families and school groups, developed with kids and for kids. Celebrate with us with two author programs on May 7 and May 9!
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Family Day, Live! at the Library, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join us tomorrow for a choice of two thought-provoking author programs at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Books, Live! at the Library, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
On Saturday, March 7, celebrate picture books with National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett and illustrator Shawn Harris. Don't miss out: every family gets one free copy of the book to take home!
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join us next week for the most romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day: visit the beautiful Library of Congress to hear from two romance authors in a conversation about love. They’re the experts! Event details (or click here) Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:00 PM Thomas Jefferson Building – Coolidge Auditorium 10 1st Street SE, Washington, …
Posted in: Books, Literary History
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: 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: 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