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A Children’s Guide to the Book Festival from the Mensa Foundation

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 …

Dark-haired woman in a gray top, holding a stack of twelve books while she looks down at more books. Several people are behind her

Poetry & Publicity : Festival Notes from a National Student Poet

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 …

Dark-haired woman in a gray top, holding a stack of twelve books while she looks down at more books. Several people are behind her

Make the Most of Your Day

Posted by: John Sayers

Getting ready to attend the 2017 National Book Festival here in D.C.? Here are some tips to make it easier for you to get here and enjoy your day: Download the App. There’s a version of the National Book Festival App for all smartphones, and you’ll find it to be a great way to plan …