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Posted by: Guy Lamolinara
A look at one of the longest-running stages at the National Book Festival, or “pavilions,” as we used to call them: History. The History stage (now called History & Biography) has, since the very first festival, on Sept. 8, 2001, welcomed the nation’s preeminent historians to Washington.
Posted in: #ThrowbackThursday, Authors, Festival History, Programs
Posted by: Anne Holmes
We are five weeks away from the 20th annual National Book Festival! If you are a parent, you are likely a fan of the Library or the festival, but how could you get your kids excited, too? We challenge you and your family to read across the Library!
Posted in: Authors, Books, Children & Families
Posted by: Anne Holmes
The National Book Festival website now features a virtually accessible archive of the festival's 20-year history, which includes photo galleries, interviews, reflections, and infographics.
Posted in: #ThrowbackThursday, Festival History
Posted by: Lola Pyne
A review of the history of the Library of Congress National Book Festival, 2001-2019, as the Library prepares for the 2020 virtual festival.
Posted in: #ThrowbackThursday, Festival History
Posted by: John Sayers
PBS stations will broadcast “The Library of Congress National Book Festival: Celebrating American Ingenuity" on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.
Posted in: TV Coverage