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Posted by: Neely Tucker
The Library has recently digitized Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks reading her poems, including the iconic "We Real Cool," at two events 24 years apart as part of National Poetry Month. The recordings are part of the 50 poems added each year to Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature.
Posted in: African American History, New Online, Poetry, Writers
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Jason Reynolds, bestselling author and the Library's National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, asks you to imagine what your personal hero might say if they answered your fan letter. It's part of his "Write. Right. Rite." series for the Library.
Posted in: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Writers
Posted by: Neely Tucker
We’re back with our Friday check-in with author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, the bestselling children’s writer behind the wildly popular series “Dog Man” and “Captain Underpants.” Like a lot of authors that publish for that age range, there’s a mix of vulnerability and heart that informs his work. Cartoon strips such as “Peanuts” or “Calvin …
Posted in: Writers
Posted by: Neely Tucker
John Prine died on April 7, 2020, at the age of 73, from complications of COVID-19. One of America's great songwriters, he was in conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser at the Library in 2005. That conversation is presented here.
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Bestselling children's author Dav Pilkey shows readers how to draw "Big Jim," a character from his "Dog Man" series, and reads from one of the books.
Posted by: Neely Tucker
This is a guest post by Marie Arana, the Library’s Literary Director. In it, she explains how the National Book Festival blog will be featuring an author talk from our archives each day during the current public health crisis. We’ll be featuring one or two per week on this blog as well, given the level …
Posted in: National Book Festival, Writers