Lola Pyne currently manages outreach and special projects in the Library’s Office of Communications. She has worked at the Library of Congress since 2004, starting off as manager of web design & development and then serving in various roles and offices building on her experience and interest in technology-based platforms and cultural outreach. In her current capacity, she develops social media and advertising campaigns, establishes long-term outreach plans for engagement and community involvement, and leads the outreach and marketing efforts for the annual National Book Festival, including the "A Book That Shaped Me" festival summer writing contest. Lola also manages the Library’s presence on Pinterest. Lola holds an M.S.Ed. in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education and a B.A. in Sociology from Spelman College. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (IT) from Montgomery College.
Most Recent Posts
- The National Book Festival at 20: Still Growing and Changing August 13th, 2020
- Book Festival Children’s Guide Available August 28th, 2018
- Join the Party! #NatBookFest Pre-Party on Twitter August 24th, 2018
- 2018 Festival Youth Writing Contest Underway! May 9th, 2018
- A Children’s Guide to the Book Festival from the Mensa Foundation August 31st, 2017
- Poetry & Publicity : Festival Notes from a National Student Poet August 30th, 2017
- The Junior League of Washington Celebrates 15 Years of Festival Volunteering August 25th, 2017
- A Twitter Party Before the Main Event August 25th, 2017
- The Book Festival is Coming, See What’s in Store! August 18th, 2017
- Plan Your Book Festival Adventure with the 2017 App! August 4th, 2017