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Videos from the 2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival
Books That Shaped America
As part of our 2012 Celebration of the Book and recognition of Books That Shaped America, we asked several book enthusiasts to talk about the books that they believed shaped America. Would you like to share what books shaped you?
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2012 National Book Festival Podcasts
Sign up for this series of chats with more than a dozen authors who will be attending this year’s festival in Washington. You won’t want to miss a new podcast three times a week until the opening day of the Library of Congress National Book Festival, Sept. 22.
Visit the podcast page and subscribe today
Festival Reflections
The 2011 Library of Congress National Book Festival attracted 200,000 festivalgoers and more than 100 best-selling authors. Organizers and book lovers share highlights of past festivals and reflect on the reasons why it has grown into the nation’s premiere literary event.
Let's Travel the World Through Books
This program, sponsored by the Library of Congress and the D.C. Public Library, featured master storyteller Diane Macklin, music by the Elise Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School Student band, and special guest National Football League linebacker Chris Draft. The event served as an introduction to the 2011 Library of Congress National Book Festival.
The Joys of Reading Aloud
The Library of Congress and Reading Is Fundamental celebrated the importance of reading aloud at a kick-off event in the Young Readers Center. Children and their families listened to author Gloria Jean Pickney read “Mirandy and Brother Wind,” illustrated by her husband Jerry Pickney and written by Patricia McKissack.
Festival Posters & Gallery
This year's heartwarming poster was created for the Library of Congress National Book Festival by famed children's illustrator Rafael López.
Download the 2012 poster
Go to the poster gallery
Photo Highlights
Photo highlights from the 2011 Library of Congress National Book Festival.
