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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: 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
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
Whether you attended last weekend's Festival in person or remotely, we want to know what you think. Plus, learn how we incorporated audience feedback from last year to include more programs and activities our audiences are looking for.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Meg Medina, will talk books all day at the National Book Festival! Make sure to catch her appearances in Story District, including a live show with U.K. authors Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston.
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Meg Medina invites your family to grab a free lottery ticket for a chance to meet her in person! The next Family Office Hours is on April 20th. Hurry, the lottery closes on April 4th!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Children and Teens
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
It's the first holiday season for "Bookmarked" blog! We did and tried a lot of fun things. Check out the year's highlights from our team, which includes U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Books, Children and Teens
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