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Posted by: Lola Pyne
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Library of Congress National Book Festival. The event has experienced tremendous growth over the years and we pride ourselves on flexibility and adaptability to continually change and improve upon the festival’s successes. One exciting change for this year is the addition of the Main Stage. The festival’s …
Posted by: John Sayers
Today in our National Book Festival author podcast series is Spanish author Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Catalina Gomez of the Library talks to Zafón about his work over the years and revisiting his popular classic, “Marina.” Says Zafón, “I write mostly for people who love to read.” Listen to the Spanish language podcast here. Listen to the …
Posted by: Lola Pyne
We can't believe we are already a month out from the big event! The children are headed back to school and troop leaders are planning fall fun, right? Well, if you need some help finding a festive field trip, consider bringing your troop to the Library of Congress National Book Festival to hear from popular authors and illustrators, get books signed and partake in fun activities.
Posted in: Children & Families
Posted by: John Sayers
Next up in our National Book Festival author podcast series is the incomparable Joyce Carol Oates. Book Festival co-director Susan Manus talks to Oates about childhood, chickens and a divided America. Listen to the podcast here. Every Tuesday and Thursday we’ll be sharing conversations with authors who will be presenting at this year’s National Book …
Posted by: John Sayers
Our 2016 National Book Festival podcast series launches today with a bang! Poet, novelist and children’s book author Kwame Alexander sings, recites and has a conversation with the Library’s Sheryl Cannady. Listen to the podcast here. This is the first in a series of conversations we’re sharing with authors who will be presenting at this …
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The following is a guest blog post by Bryonna Head, who works in the Office of Communications at the Library of Congress and is a member of the 2016 festival planning committee. Need a summer pick-me-up? How about a reminder that we are getting closer to the fun of the 16th annual National Book Festival …
Posted in: Children & Families, Summer Writing Contest
Posted by: Guy Lamolinara
The 2016 Library of Congress National Book Festival poster is being unveiled today for the Sept. 24 event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. “I think the poster this year may be one of the best and most beautiful we have ever had,” said Guy Lamolinara, a director of the festival. The poster artist …
Posted in: Poster
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The 5th annual “A Book That Shaped Me” National Book Festival Summer Writing Contest is now under way! Launched Monday in honor of Children’s Book Week, this year’s contest will run from May 2 through July 18, 2016. Those entering the 5th or 6th grade in the fall are eligible to participate in this contest …
Posted in: Children & Families, Summer Writing Contest
Posted by: Lola Pyne
I am feeling inspired after having just read Shonda Rhimes’ book “Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be your Own Person.” Rhimes is the popular writer and producer behind such huge television hits as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal.” In her book she chronicles her recent commitment to saying …