|| 2009 National Book Festival ||
The Library of Congress Celebrates the Joy of Reading
The 2009 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th streets from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public.
|| Festival Text Alerts||
To get all the latest festival news, schedules and information as they become available, text BOOK to 61399.*
*Standard message rates apply.
|| Young Readers' Toolkit ||
Get to know favorite authors, illustrators and poets like Kate DiCamillo, Jerry Pinkney, Judy Blume, Rick Riordan, Nikki Grimes, Mo Willems, and Lois Lowry. Bringing the festival into libraries, schools and homes across the country, the Toolkit features information about National Book Festival authors who write for children and teens, podcasts of their readings, teaching tools and activities for kids. This interactive resource also shows educators, parents and children how they can host their own book festival. The Toolkit is available at: www.loc.gov/bookfest/2009/toolkit/
|| News ||
Press Release
Scores of authors on the National Mall, September 26, 2009.
Press Room
Media registration for author interview requests and press room featuring video, audio, photos and bios.
Schedule & Map
Map of the Pavilions (PDF)
|| Authors ||
|| Webcasts ||
|| Accessibility ||
ASL interpreting services will be provided in all author pavilions during scheduled events. The Accessibility & Information tent (located near the Smithsonian metro stop) will offer access to ASL interpreters, assistive listening devices (ALDs), large-print programs, Braille programs and other special services.
Contracted Braille
Download the contracted braille file of the Book Festival Site Map
Download contracted braille file of Book Festival information