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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 …
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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: John Sayers
In the closing National Book Festival author podcast for 2016, Korey Freeman talks to Gene Luen Yang, our National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a writer of both graphic novels and comics. Listen to the podcast here. Every Tuesday and Thursday we’ve shared conversations with authors who will appear at this Saturday’s National Book …
Posted in: Authors, Books, Children & Families
Posted by: John Sayers
So you’ve followed our advice and planned your trip to the National Book Festival on Sept. 24. Once you’ve arrived, the combined effect of the gigantic Washington Convention Center, a schedule of more than 120 authors and dozens of festival activities can all be a little overwhelming. Here, then, are some important tips on navigating …
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Posted by: John Sayers
Today in our series of National Book Festival author podcasts, George Thuronyi talks to author Eric Weiner, author of “The Geography of Bliss” and his newest work “The Geography of Genius.” Listen to the podcast here. Every Tuesday and Thursday we’ve been sharing conversations with authors who will be appearing at this year’s National Book …
Posted by: John Sayers
REMINDER: Popular author Stephen King will open the Main Stage of the 2016 Library of Congress National Book Festival on Sept. 24 with a presentation and recognition of his lifelong work promoting literacy. Tickets will be required for the King presentation. Tickets will be free and will be issued electronically beginning at 9 a.m. EDT …
Posted by: John Sayers
Former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Katherine Paterson is the newest in our series of National Book Festival author podcasts. Karen Jaffee talks to Paterson about the author’s new memoir, “Stories of My Life.” Listen to the podcast here. Every Tuesday and Thursday we’ve been sharing conversations with authors who will be appearing at …
Posted by: John Sayers
In the days left before the 2016 National Book Festival here in D.C., we’ll share some tips to make it easier for you to get to the big event and enjoy your day. The first thing you should do is download our National Book Festival App. There’s a version for all smartphones, and you’ll find …
Posted in: Children & Families
Posted by: John Sayers
Today in our series of National Book Festival author podcasts, Colleen Shogan speaks with Newt Gingrich. The former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives talks about his new novel, “Duplicity.” Listen to the podcast here. Every Tuesday and Thursday we’ll share conversations with authors who will be appearing at this year’s National Book Festival …