Library of Congress

2011 National Book Festival

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2009 for his "eloquent columns on the 2008 presidential campaign that focus[ed] on the election of the first African-American president, showcasing graceful writing and grasp of the larger historic picture." During his 30-year career at The Post, Robinson has held jobs as city editor, foreign correspondent and editor of the "Style" section, among other posts. His new book is "Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America" (Doubleday). He is also a regular commentator on MSNBC.

Previous National Book Festival Appearances

Eugene Robinson