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Posted by: Jennifer Gavin
Well, we promised you two days’ worth of writers for the 2011 Library of Congress National Book Festival – and here they come: an unprecedented 112 authors, poets and illustrators will speak and meet with their readers at the free public event on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 on the National Mall! What’s …
Posted in: Books, Capitol Hill, Education, Events, National Book Festival, Podcasts, Poetry, Uncategorized
Posted by: Jennifer Gavin
If you love Broadway, we have a treat for you. The Music Division of the Library of Congress has received a collection from the estate of Broadway giant John Raitt, who originated the role of Billy Bigelow in the Rodgers and Hammerstein show “Carousel” and also starred in “The Pajama Game,” “Oklahoma!” and other top …
Posted in: Audiovisual, Collections, Film, LC Web site, Manuscripts, Music, Podcasts, Uncategorized, Video
Posted by: Jennifer Gavin
The lineup for the 2011 National Book Festival – going to two days this year for the first time – continues to grow, with information on scores of authors, video clips of authors and book-lovers, and a “countdown clock” among the features of the festival website now live. Always a family-friendly event, this year’s festival …
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Posted by: Jennifer Gavin
The author list, to date, for the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival on Sept. 24 and 25 on the National Mall (that’s right – two days this year) is bursting with talent – and we’re not even done filling all the slots yet! Who’s coming? Nobel- and Pulitzer Prize-winner Toni Morrison; Pulitzer Prize-winners Siddhartha …
Posted in: Books, Capitol Hill, Education, Events, National Book Festival, Podcasts, Poetry, Washington DC