Film, Video Open a Book, Open the World: 2021 National Book Festival

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Title: Open a Book, Open the World: 2021 National Book Festival
Summary: Watch the introduction to the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival and its exciting lineup of authors, poets and writers in a one-hour special from PBS with hosts LeVar Burton and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. This program will offer a timely celebration of the power of books and discussions on some of the big topics of the day.
Event Date: September 12, 2021
Running Time: 55 minutes 35 seconds
Online Format: video; image

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