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Posted by: Lola Pyne
Hot off the press! The Children’s Guide to 2018 National Book Festival is now available for download. With more than 100 stellar authors, nine stages, the Library of Congress Pavilion and a bustling Family-Friendly Activities area, there is truly something for everyone at this 18th annual celebration of books and reading. >> Download the 2018 …
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Posted by: Lola Pyne
The Library of Congress, along with libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, recently kicked off the annual “A Book That Shaped Me” National Book Festival Summer Writing Contest! The program asks young people to reflect on the power of books in their lives, AND offers them a chance to actually take part in the book festival alongside …
Posted in: Children & Families, Summer Writing Contest
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The Mensa Education & Research Foundation, founded in 1971, is a philanthropic, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the pursuit of excellence in human intelligence. The mission and strategic focus are directed at scholarships, education and awards. Each year, the Mensa Foundation gives away an average of $130,000 through a scholarship program run by 400 volunteers from coast …
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Posted by: Lola Pyne
The following is a guest post by 2016 National Student Poet Alum Joey Reisberg. The 2017 class of National Student Poets will perform at the National Book Festival on the LOC Town Square Stage between 2:05pm – 2:35pm. Come check out these talented students and hear them share their magnificent, original poetry. Nothing about the National Book …
Posted in: Children & Families, Library of Congress Pavilion, Poetry, Programs
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The big day is tomorrow! More than 120 authors of all genres will make presentations on 13 stages throughout the day and into the night at the 16th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival. And, because we know you will have a great time at this joyous celebration of books and reading, we already …
Posted in: Books, Children & Families, Poster, Programs
Posted by: Lola Pyne
Hot off the press, the Children’s Guide to the 2016 National Book Festival is now available! This guide, developed with festival sponsor the Mensa Education and Research Foundation, is the definitive guide for kids and families to plan their day and maximize the fun at tomorrow’s event. Get insider tips and plan your festival schedule Learn …
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Posted by: Lola Pyne
The winners of the festival’s youth writing contest, “A Book That Shaped Me,” were announced yesterday! When we started this program five years ago, our goals were to encourage young readers to reflect on the importance of books in their lives and to foster connections between area youth and the National Book Festival, the Library …
Posted in: Children & Families, Summer Writing Contest
Posted by: Lola Pyne
If you are looking for a fun, fall family event in the nation’s capital, then look no further: the National Book Festival is almost here! This free annual event hosted by the Library of Congress boasts activities for all ages to celebrate the joys of books and reading. It will take place all day on …
Posted in: Authors, Children & Families, Programs
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.
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