Preview the National Book Festival on PBS Books
Posted by: Leah Knobel
A description of the lineup of virtual author discussions from PBS Books as part of the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival.
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Jason Reynolds Takes a Third Lap
Posted by: John Sayers
The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader have announced that Jason Reynolds' term as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature will be extended to include a third year, for the first time in the history of the program.
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NPR Podcasts to Feature National Book Festival Authors
Posted by: John Sayers
NPR and the Library of Congress announce a collaboration between the National Book Festival and several of NPR’s most popular podcasts.
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News! Schedule of Programs for 2021 National Book Festival
Posted by: Anne Holmes
We've just announced the author lineup and schedule of programs for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival! The 10-day festival, taking place Sept. 17-26, features more than 100 authors, poets and writers in a range of formats — all celebrating the festival theme, "Open a Book, Open the World."
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Just Announced! A 10-Day National Book Festival for 2021
Posted by: John Sayers
Launch details for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival--a 10-day, multi-format event--have been announced. The festival will take place Sept. 17-26 and be available online through videos on demand, author conversations in real time and live question-and-answer sessions, as well as a new podcast series, a national television special and some in-person, ticketed events at the Library.
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“Hear You, Hear Me” Virtual Programs Feature Conversations on Race in America
Posted by: Guy Lamolinara
This online series, a continuation of the themes raised in our June 5 program, “Carla Hayden and Lonnie Bunch: Cultural Institutions at Times of Social Unrest,” features Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in conversation with some of the nation’s great literary figures.
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Upcoming Virtual Programs: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride, Connecting the World With Words
Posted by: Guy Lamolinara
In April and May, we offered a series of virtual National Book Festival Presents programs related to the coronavirus pandemic. The series leaves talk of the pandemic behind with its upcoming programs, which celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Pride and take an international scope with the June series “Connecting the World with Words.”
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Understanding the Pandemic: New Virtual Programs Announced
Posted by: Guy Lamolinara
The National Book Festival Presents series was created to provide a book festival experience to lovers of the event on a year-round basis. Because these programs can no longer be held at the Library, we are offering a virtual multipart series, with authors who have written books about widespread diseases and the worldwide response to them.
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Join the Party! #NatBookFest Pre-Party on Twitter
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The days are ticking off until the Library of Congress National Book Festival, which will take place over Labor Day Weekend. And with just over a week to go until the 18th annual literary extravaganza, we can’t wait to celebrate with you — so we will start the celebration early! You can virtually attend our …
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