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2019 National Book Festival

The 19th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. For news and updates, follow the festival blog and subscribe to latest updates.

News from the Festival

Adventures and Activities for the Whole Family Family-friendly fun, demonstrations, presentations, talks and the Parade of the States on the expo floor of the Convention Center.
Plan Your Visit Find details on the festival location, accessibility and transportation options.
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Featured Authors

More than a hundred best-selling authors, novelists, historians, poets and children's writers will be on hand Aug. 31.

Raina Telgemeier
José Andrés
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Barbara Kingsolver
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Highlights from Past Festivals

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor: 2018 National Book Festival
Jacqueline Woodson and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: 2018 National Book Festival
Jon Meacham: 2018 National Book Festival
Danica McKellar: 2018 National Book Festival
Matt de la Peña and Loren Long: 2018 National Book Festival
2018 National Book Festival: Poetry Slam Presentation
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