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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: Clay Smith
At Comedy Night on October 17, you'll get a chance to not only laugh with legendary comedians but also test out your comedy chops by participating in our Comedy Challenge!
Posted in: Books, 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
Library of Congress announces the winner of the 2024 Prize for American Fiction, awarded to award-winning author James McBride.
Posted in: Books, Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, 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
Come to the Library of Congress on Saturday, May 11, at 2 PM to see George Takei share his life story and his newest book, "My Lost Freedom." Free tickets are required: read more to get yours!
Posted in: AAPI Heritage Month, Books, Family Day