Our ongoing celebration of the Library of Congress National Book Festival continues with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discussing her books for young readers, "Turning Pages: My Life Story" and "The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor," at the 2018 Festival. This post includes prompts for writing and thinking that young readers, families and teachers can use to explore the author and the author’s work—recommended for ages 7-14.
Our ongoing celebration of the Library of Congress National Book Festival continues with children’s author R.J. Palacio discussing her picture book "We're All Wonders" on the Children’s Stage at the 2019 Festival. This post includes prompts for writing and thinking that young readers, families and teachers can use to explore the author and the author’s work—recommended for ages 7-14.
Our ongoing celebration of the Library of Congress National Book Festival continues with children's author (and newly appointed National Ambassador for Young People's Literature) Jason Reynolds discussing his novel "Sunny" on the Children's Purple Stage at the 2018 Festival. This post includes prompts for writing and thinking that young readers, families and teachers can use to explore the author and the author’s work—recommended for ages 10-18.
In anticipation of the 2020 Walter Awards on Friday, March 13, we asked author and emcee Grace Lin a few questions about the significance of the Walter Awards and her insights regarding diversity in children's literature.
A wealth of activities and presentations designed for the entire family will be available on the the Concourse and Lower Level of the Washington Convention Center at the Library of Congress National Book Festival on Saturday, August 31.
Getting ready to attend the 2018 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 your …
