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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
The following is a guest blog post by Bryonna Head, who works in the Office of Communications at the Library of Congress and is a member of the 2016 festival planning committee. Need a summer pick-me-up? How about a reminder that we are getting closer to the fun of the 16th annual National Book Festival …
Posted in: Children & Families, Summer Writing Contest
Posted by: Lola Pyne
The 5th annual “A Book That Shaped Me” National Book Festival Summer Writing Contest is now under way! Launched Monday in honor of Children’s Book Week, this year’s contest will run from May 2 through July 18, 2016. Those entering the 5th or 6th grade in the fall are eligible to participate in this contest …
Posted in: Children & Families, Summer Writing Contest