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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 …
Posted in: Authors, Children & Families
Posted by: John Sayers
What? You haven’t decided whether or not you’re going to be coming to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 1 for the Library of Congress National Book Festival? Well, here’s ten things about the festival that should help you make up your mind: A Spectacular Setting. Washington, D.C. is a great city to visit, and the …
Posted in: App, Authors, Books, Children & Families, Poetry, Programs
Posted by: John Sayers
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will launch her first children’s book, along with a young readers adaptation of her memoir, as part of the Main Stage lineup of authors at the 2018 National Book Festival, the Library of Congress announced today. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden will interview Justice Sotomayor about her new book, …
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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: Brett Zongker
Original art is once again part of this year’s Library of Congress National Book Festival as the design for the 2018 festival poster is being unveiled this week. The illustration was created by Gaby D’Alessandro, 31, a Dominican illustrator based in New York City. The poster includes a whimsical hot air balloon carrying a young …
Posted in: Children & Families, Poster
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 …
Posted in: Children & Families, Sponsors
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: 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 …
Posted in: App, Children & Families, Volunteers
Posted by: John Sayers
(The following is a guest post from Sue Siegel, director of development at the Library of Congress.) To Stephen King, the master of horror, a truly frightening scenario is the emergence of a world of non-readers. King, a champion of literacy recognized by the Library of Congress, says that reading is critical to opening up …
Posted in: Authors, Books, Children & Families, Festival History, Sponsors