2021 National Book Festival
Create your National Book Festival experience with the Library of Congress
in 2021 by engaging in author conversations online, watching the broadcast
special on PBS, listening to NPR podcasts, tuning in to Washington Post
Live author interviews and attending a ticketed event at the Library. Join
us for an expanded Festival, Sept. 17-26, a 10-day event with the theme,
“Open a Book, Open the World.”
For news and latest updates, subscribe to the National Book Festival blog.
For news and latest updates, subscribe to the National Book Festival blog.
Experience the Festival
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The Festival Near You
Participate in Festival events close to you, and find great reads from your own state.
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LeVar Burton Hosts PBS Special
“Open a Book, Open the World” hour-long special introduces you to the 2021 Festival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I watch live events? How can I submit questions to authors? This and more answered here.
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Welcome! Full Author Lineup & Schedule
The Librarian of Congress invites you to engage with 100+ authors in multiple venues.
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Podcasts, Interviews and More
Download podcasts from NPR and watch live author talks from the Washington Post and PBS Books.
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2021 Festival Poster and Artist
Artist Dana Tanamachi shares her inspiration for this year’s beautiful National
Book Festival poster.
Featured Authors
Highlighted Videos
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Open a Book, Open the World: 2021 National Book Festival
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The Visible Book: A Look Inside at Book Construction, Historic to Modern
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Conversation with Adrienne Raphel and Will Shortz
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Conversation with Meg Medina and Jerry Pinkney
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Conversation with Jason Reynolds
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Conversation with Sarah Frier and Anna Wiener
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Conversation with Alice McDermott and George Saunders
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Conversation with Noé Álvarez and Maria Hinojosa
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Conversation with Rodney Scott and Trisha Yearwood
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Conversation with francine j. harris and Patrick Rosal
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Conversation with Matt Parker
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Conversation with Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Sarah Pearse
