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The National Book Festival Celebrates a Decade of Words and Wonder
The 10th annual National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are honorary chairs for the event. The festival, a celebration of the joy of reading for all ages, is free and open to the public.
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Authors
Authors who will be at the 2010 National Book Festival include:
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Borders Bookmark Competition for Students in Grades K-8!
Judging for the Borders 2010 National Book Festival Bookmark Contest has begun! Check back here in September for a gallery of state winners' designs. The grand-prize winner's design will be printed on bookmarks to be distributed at the 2010 National Book Festival!
Kids and Teachers Guide to the Festival
This online guide to the National Book Festival offers kids and teachers tips for taking part in this annual celebration of books and reading. Learn more about the authors, get creative writing and illustrating tips from the experts and discover how to host your very own book festival!
News
News Releases
National Book Festival Website Features Favorite-Author Voting
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10th Annual National Book Festival to Headline Follett, Glass, Kostova
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Festival authors, website announced
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10th annual National Book Festival to be held Sept. 25, 2010.
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Press Room
Media registration for author interview requests and press room featuring video, audio, photos and bios.
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Festival Videos
Explore festivals past by watching videos of authors, illustrators and attendees. Short interviews convey favorite festival memories as well as thoughts on the creative process.
