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Posted by: John Sayers
(The following is a guest post from Sue Siegel, director of development at the Library of Congress.) To Stephen King, the master of horror, a truly frightening scenario is the emergence of a world of non-readers. King, a champion of literacy recognized by the Library of Congress, says that reading is critical to opening up …
Posted in: Authors, Books, Children & Families, Festival History, Sponsors
Posted by: Gayle Osterberg
When the Library of Congress learned that Stephen King had agreed to make his debut appearance at the National Book Festival, we knew the demand would be huge. Despite creating for the first time a Main Stage with more than 2,500 seats – the largest in festival history – it is a drop in the …
Posted in: Authors, Books, Live Stream, Programs, Social Media
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The big day is tomorrow! More than 120 authors of all genres will make presentations on 13 stages throughout the day and into the night at the 16th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival. And, because we know you will have a great time at this joyous celebration of books and reading, we already …
Posted in: Books, Children & Families, Poster, Programs
Posted by: Lola Pyne
Hot off the press, the Children’s Guide to the 2016 National Book Festival is now available! This guide, developed with festival sponsor the Mensa Education and Research Foundation, is the definitive guide for kids and families to plan their day and maximize the fun at tomorrow’s event. Get insider tips and plan your festival schedule Learn …
Posted in: Children & Families, Sponsors
Posted by: John Sayers
The following is a guest post by Thomas M. Shaw Jr., operations assistant in the Development Office. The National Book Festival is a wonderful event that attracts both a faithful and ever-growing audience to the nation’s capital every year. The festival is an opportunity for fans to connect with beloved authors at book signings, to …
Posted in: Children & Families, Sponsors
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The National Book Festival is just a few days away! Our 16th annual event offers one of the best lineups of authors, poets and illustrators in the festival’s history. Speaking of history, our History & Biography stage (Ballroom A, third floor of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center) features many of America’s best writers covering …
Posted by: Lola Pyne
Can you believe it? The 16th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is only days away! We are busily preparing for the big day on Saturday but will be taking time out this afternoon for a pre-party on Twitter to get everyone in the festival mood. Our festival Twitter Pre-Party will take place today, …
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Posted by: John Sayers
Drivers to the National Book Festival, be aware! It’s going to be a busy day in Washington, due to tight security surrounding the opening of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall. We’re excited to be sharing the big day with that event, as well as many others …
Posted in: Authors, Festival History, Social Media
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The following is a guest post by Marie Arana, literary director for the Library of Congress National Book Festival. There’s nothing as convincing as success! So when the National Book Festival opened the International Stage last year, featured some of the Spanish-speaking world’s most prominent writers, and found the hall packed for every session, we …