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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
The 2023 National Book Festival theme is "Everyone Has a Story." This is the second of the Highlighting Diverse Voices at the National Book Festival blog series, with a focus on Black writers featured at this year's Festival.
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Posted by: Leah Knobel
Book and baseball lovers are invited to join for Library of Congress Day at the Nationals on Wednesday, Aug. 2, when the Washington Nationals take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:05 p.m.
Posted in: National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
This year's National Book Festival theme is "Everyone Has a Story." This is the first of the Highlighting Diverse Voices at the National Book Festival blog series, with a focus on writers with Hispanic heritage.
Posted in: 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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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Get to know the Library's network all over the nation: The Center for the Book community! The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress has a new website, so check it out to find connections to the Library’s Affiliate in your state or territory.
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Posted by: Leah Knobel
The National Book Festival is excited to partner again with PBS Books to bring conversations with featured authors to communities across the country, including Claribel Ortega, S.A. Cosby, Matthew Desmond, Angeline Boulley and more.
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Posted by: Leah Knobel
We're unveiling the award-winning poster for the 2023 National Book Festival, designed by fine artist, author and illustrator Lisa Congdon.
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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Do you love books, being surrounded by other book lovers, volunteering, working with a team, and/or having a blast? Then this is your chance to sign up to volunteer at the Library of Congress National Book Festival! Read more for requirements and the application process. Whether you're returning or signing up for the first time, we hope you can join us!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival