Physical Swag for a Virtual Festival
Posted by: John Sayers
A post describing merchandise available related to the 2020 Library of Congress National Book Festival.
Posted in: Poster
Archive: September 2020 (21 Posts)
Celebrating Supporters: A Conversation with Mary Anne Carter
Posted by: John Sayers
On the occasion of the 2020 National Book Festival, the Librarian of Congress and Mary Anne Carter discuss the critical role that funding for the arts plays in our democracy.
Posted in: Sponsors
PBS and C-SPAN’s Book TV Open New Ways for Festival Access
Posted by: Brett Zongker
A review of the participation by PBS and C-SPAN's Book TV at the 2020 Library of Congress National Book Festival.
Posted in: Sponsors, TV Coverage
Now Open! Welcome to the 2020 National Book Festival
Posted by: John Sayers
The 2020 Library of Congress National Book Festival has begun, with Children's and Teen content on Friday, Sept. 25, and all additional content Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27.
Posted in: Authors, Books, Children & Families, Sponsors
Celebrating Supporters: A Conversation with Friends from IMLS and NEH
Posted by: John Sayers
On the occasion of the 2020 National Book Festival, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks with Crosby Kemper III and John Parrish Peede on the important role that support for libraries, museums and the humanities plays in our democracy.
Posted in: Sponsors
Our Award Winners: Colson Whitehead & Literacy Honorees
Posted by: John Sayers
A profile of winners of Library of Congress awards presented at the 2020 National Book Festival.
Posted in: Authors, Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, Programs
Celebrating Supporters: A Conversation with Dick Robinson of Scholastic
Posted by: John Sayers
On the occasion of the 2020 National Book Festival and Scholastic's 100th anniversary helping children learn and grow, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and Dick Robinson discuss the history of Scholastic and the importance to our democracy of ensuring that children acquire a lifelong love of reading.
Posted in: Children & Families, Sponsors
Timely Topic Threads: Democracy in the 21st Century
Posted by: Neely Tucker
The third major topic thread at the Library's 20th National Book Festival is "Democracy in the 21st Century," and will be explored by 21 authors in 13 programs.
Posted in: Authors
Festival Partners & Family Friendly Activities Are Back!
Posted by: John Sayers
A description of the family-friendly activities made possible by sponsors of the Library of Congress National Book Festival.
Posted in: Children & Families, Sponsors