Schedule

Saturday August 12, 2023

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  Event | lectures and symposia Accidental Spies: The Scientist and the Socialite with John Lisle and Janet Wallach

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  Being a spy is just as dangerous as it is thrilling; the CIA and Marguerite Harrison would know. In John Lisle’s “The Dirty Tricks Department,” he explores the dark legacy of the OSS Research and Development Branch, the precursor to the CIA. In Janet Wallach’s “Flirting with Danger,” she captures the true story of Marguerite Harrison, a socialite spy. Moderated by CBS' Jeff Pegues.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Book Launches, Panels
  • Genre(s): Biography, Debut, History, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | lectures and symposia Body Count: Talking About Crime in Our Age of Reckoning with Rebecca Makkai and Sarah Weinman

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, West Salon GHI (Street Level, South Building)

  Which crime victims’ stories get told, retold and obsessed over? What if crime media were instead a catalyst for social change? Rebecca Makkai’s novel “I Have Some Questions for You” examines a fictional, distant murder. Sarah Weinman’s anthology “Evidence of Things Seen” features 14 essays about true crimes and asks readers to think about what justice looks like. Moderated by novelist Angie Kim.

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  • Stage: Understanding Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Panels
  • Genre(s): Fiction, General Nonfiction, History, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Nonfiction, Social Justice, Thriller
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  Event | lectures and symposia History Is Heating Up: Environmental Awakening vs. Climate Change Denial with Douglas Brinkley and David Lipsky

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:45 am - 11:45 am EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  Join Douglas Brinkley and David Lipsky as they discuss the nuances and history of how we’ve wrestled with a pervasive issue: climate change. Brinkley’s “Silent Spring Revolution” pays tribute to environmental activists in the ‘60s and beyond, and Lipsky’s “The Parrot and the Igloo” explores the evolution of climate denial and environmental science. Moderated by NPR’s Jenn White.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Panels
  • Genre(s): History, Nature, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | special events Janet Wallach Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Janet Wallach signs "Flirting with Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy" in book signing line 12.

  • Event Type(s): Book Launches, Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Biography, History, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events John Lisle Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  John Lisle signs "The Dirty Tricks Department: Stanley Lovell, the OSS and the Masterminds of World War II Secret Warfare" in book signing line 11.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Biography, Debut, History, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | special events Sarah Weinman Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Sarah Weinman signs "Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning" in book signing line 8.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | lectures and symposia Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder: An Hour with David Grann

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 am - 11:45 am EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom BC (Level 3, South Building)

  In January 1742, the H.M.S. Wager washed up on the coast of Brazil with 29 emaciated men. Via suspenseful storytelling, David Grann recreates in “The Wager” the ship’s rough voyage and its gruesome aftermath. The lessons here aren’t just about the vicious sea; they’re also about imperialism and what happens when people are pushed to the brink. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.

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  • Stage: Creativity Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Adventure, History, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Me, My Story, My Pictures with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Pedro Martín

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:40 am - 12:10 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 204 (Level 2, South Building)

  What’s it like to not only divulge the details of your life but also draw them for everyone to see?! Jarret J. Krosoczka’s “Sunshine” follows his experience working at a camp for terminally ill children. “Mexikid” tracks Pedro Martín’s journeys to Mexico to visit his grandfather. Through memorable text and art, we know more about these writers—and maybe ourselves. Moderated by Kahîn Mohammad.

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  • Stage: Discovery Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Book Launches, For All Ages, Panels
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Debut, Family, Graphic Novel, Hispanic, Inspiring and Educational, Memoir, Mexican, Middle Grade, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia "Poverty, by America" with Matthew Desmond

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:45 am - 12:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A (Level 3, South Building)

  Poverty is expensive, not only for the people experiencing it but for America as a whole. Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Evicted,” will discuss his new book, “Poverty, by America,” which asks why the richest nation on earth has more poverty than any other nation. Desmond will be in conversation with Frederick Wherry.

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  • Stage: Inspiration Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | special events David Grann Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  David Grann signs "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" in book signing line 3.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Adventure, History, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events David Lipsky Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  David Lipsky signs "The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial" in book signing line 13.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): History, Nature, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | special events Douglas Brinkley Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Douglas Brinkley signs "Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and the Great Environmental Awakening" in book signing line 12.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): History, Nature, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | lectures and symposia Yards Between Us: Sports and American Culture with R.K. Russell

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  R.K. Russell’s sports life and personal life collided when he publicly identified as bisexual during his time in the NFL. In “The Yards Between Us,” he aims to shorten the distance between LGBTQ+ professional athletes and American communities. He shares his experience struggling with the secret of his sexuality while on his path towards the NFL. Moderated by Roswell Encina.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | special events Jarrett J. Krosoczka Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Jarrett J. Krosoczka signs "Sunshine" in book signing line 14.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings, For All Ages
  • Genre(s): Graphic Novel, Inspiring and Educational, Memoir, Middle Grade, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Pedro Martín Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Pedro Martín signs "Mexikid" in book signing line 15.

  • Event Type(s): Book Launches, Book Signings, For All Ages
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Debut, Family, Graphic Novel, Hispanic, Inspiring and Educational, Memoir, Mexican, Middle Grade, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Chasten Buttigieg Has Something To Tell You (Hint: It's About Finding Yourself)

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A (Level 3, South Building)

  Growing up isn’t easy. Finding your voice takes courage. And, being true to yourself can take time. In “I Have Something to Tell You―For Young Adults,” Chasten Buttigieg recounts stories and experiences he encountered growing up gay—stories he shares with the hope that young adults and their families will know that they aren’t alone. Moderated by CBS’ David Begnaud.

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  • Stage: Inspiration Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, For Teens and Adults
  • Genre(s): Inspiring and Educational, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Young Adult
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  Event | special events Matthew Desmond Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Matthew Desmond signs "Poverty, by America" in book signing line 9.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | lectures and symposia Records of Survival: Escaping Genocide and Human Trafficking with Tahir Hamut Izgil and Saket Soni

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  These first-person accounts help us face worldwide human rights violations happening today. Uyghur poet Tahir Hamut Izgil’s “Waiting to Be Arrested at Night,” recounts his escape from genocide in China, while labor organizer Saket Soni’s “The Great Escape” details the story of Indian immigrants forced to work in America. Moderated by The Washington Post’s Jason Rezaian and joined by translator Joshua L. Freeman.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Book Launches, Panels
  • Genre(s): Asian and Pacific Islander, Biography, History, Memoir, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | special events R.K. Russell Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  R.K. Russell signs "The Yards Between Us: A Memoir of Life, Love and Football" in book signing line 4.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | lectures and symposia Keeping Up With Congress!

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Congress.gov is the official legislative information system for the U.S. Congress. In this presentation, find out about some of the features of Congress.gov that Americans can use to learn more about how bills become law and keep up with what's going on in Congress.

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  • Stage: Library of Congress Pavilion
  • Event Type(s): Library Expert Presentations
  • Genre(s): Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Capital Secrets: J. Edgar Hoover's Shadowy Reign with Beverly Gage and James Kirchick

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom BC (Level 3, South Building)

  J. Edgar Hoover is perceived nowadays as a dark figure in American politics. But he wasn’t always thought of that way. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning book “G-Man,” Beverly Gage fairly and thoroughly investigates Hoover’s life; in “Secret City,” James Kirchick explores the history of homosexuality in Washington, D.C., about which Hoover had something to say. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.

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  • Stage: Creativity Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Panels
  • Genre(s): Biography, History, LGBTQ+, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia The World Offers Itself to Your Imagination: Nature Poetry with Camille T. Dungy and Joy Harjo

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A (Level 3, South Building)

  Throughout time, readers have turned to poetry to connect to the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Join former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo (“Weaving Sundown in a Scarlet Light”) and Camille T. Dungy (“Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden”) as they discuss how today’s poets write about nature in new and necessary ways. Moderated by NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe.

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  • Stage: Inspiration Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Panels
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, Native American, Nature, Nonfiction, Poetry
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  Event | special events Chasten Buttigieg Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Chasten Buttigieg signs "I Have Something to Tell You―For Young Adults: A Memoir" in book signing line 3.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings, For Teens and Adults
  • Genre(s): Inspiring and Educational, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Young Adult
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  Event | lectures and symposia Redacting and Retelling: New Ways of Confronting Systemic Racism with Shane McCrae and Nicole Sealey

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, West Salon GHI (Street Level, South Building)

  Poetry and poets confront racism in this panel. In his memoir “Pulling the Chariot of the Sun,” poet Shane McCrae pieces together the story of his childhood kidnapping by his white grandparents—and the fragments of his biracial identity. Nicole Sealey’s poetry collection “The Ferguson Report” reimagines the eponymous report on racially-biased policing in Missouri. Moderated by Anya Creightney.

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  • Stage: Understanding Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Book Launches, Panels
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, Family, Memoir, Nonfiction, Poetry, Social Justice
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  Event | lectures and symposia Myths and Promises: Decoding "Latino" in America with José Olivarez and Héctor Tobar

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  What does it mean to be Latino in the U.S.? Join José Olivarez and Héctor Tobar as they discuss how their books explore this question. Tobar’s “Our Migrant Souls” examines the 21st century Latino experience and the meaning of identity. Olivarez’s poetry collection “Promises of Gold” grapples with the contradictions of the American dream. Moderated by The New York Times’ Jazmine Ulloa.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Panels
  • Genre(s): Guatemalan, Hispanic, History, Memoir, Mexican, Nonfiction, Poetry, Social Justice
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  Event | lectures and symposia Cook Tales and Cocktails From the Library of Congress

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  The recent publication “American Feast: Cookbooks and Cocktails from the Library of Congress” traces the lip-smacking evolution of food and drink from the colonial period to the present. Join authors Zach Klitzman and Susan Reyburn for a discussion on rare and landmark cookbooks as well as the surprising culinary treasures their research uncovered.

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  • Stage: Library of Congress Pavilion
  • Event Type(s): Library Expert Presentations
  • Genre(s): Book Series, General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Beverly Gage Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Beverly Gage signs "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century" in book signing line 8.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Biography, General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events James Kirchick Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  James Kirchick signs "Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington" in book signing line 9.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, History, LGBTQ+, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Elliot Page on His New Memoir "Pageboy"

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom BC (Level 3, South Building)

  Oscar-nominated star and trans advocate, Elliot Page explores the searing and intimate experiences of being human in his new memoir, “Pageboy.” From his experiences as a young actor in Hollywood to struggles over body image and discovering himself as a queer and trans person, Page captures the joy and strength of truly being seen. Moderated by Semafor’s executive editor, Gina Chua.

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  • Stage: Creativity Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Debut, Inspiring and Educational, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Behind the Scenes With Black Writers with Jericho Brown, Camille T. Dungy and Tiphanie Yanique

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  Black culture and identity have greatly influenced how Black creatives interpret the world. “How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice and Skill,” edited by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown, is an anthology in which Black writers explore how they approach the creative process. Contributors Camille T. Dungy and Tiphanie Yanique join Brown at this event.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, Caribbean, General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Héctor Tobar Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Héctor Tobar signs "Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of “Latino”" in book signing line 13.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Guatemalan, Hispanic, History, Memoir, Nonfiction, Social Justice
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  Event | special events Shane McCrae Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Shane McCrae signs "Pulling the Chariot of the Sun: A Memoir of a Kidnapping" in book signing line 14.

  • Event Type(s): Book Launches, Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, Family, Memoir, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Medicine and the New Human with Siddhartha Mukherjee

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A (Level 3, South Building)

  In his new book “The Song of the Cell,” physician and author Siddhartha Mukherjee, also the author of “The Emperor of All Maladies,” takes the reader back to the discovery of cells, the ways that discovery revolutionized medicine and the remarkable new therapies science is unleashing to combat cancer and other illnesses. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.

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  • Stage: Inspiration Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Asian and Pacific Islander, General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | lectures and symposia My Life, Considered: Memoir with Mary Louise Kelly

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom BC (Level 3, South Building)

  Join Mary Louise Kelly, a co-host of the culture-savvy NPR podcast “All Things Considered” in a discussion of her memoir, “It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs.” Kelly grapples with the death of her father and the realization that her children are growing up: she is facing act three of her life head-on. Moderated by NPR’s Andrew Limbong.

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  • Stage: Creativity Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Family, Memoir, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia Dig In: What Food Says About Us with Cheuk Kwan and Anya von Bremzen

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  Food: it’s stuff on a plate but also something that tells others about what’s in our hearts and our minds. In “Have You Eaten Yet?,” Cheuk Kwan interviews Chinese restaurant owners and workers, showcasing their resilience and multifaceted identities. From Mexican to Japanese, Anya von Bremzen’s “National Dish” reveals the complex history of six iconic national cuisines. Moderated by The Washington Post’s Daniela Galarza.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Panels
  • Genre(s): Asian and Pacific Islander, General Nonfiction, History, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia “Life on Delay: Making Peace With a Stutter" with John Hendrickson

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 202 (Level 2, South Building)

  John Hendrickson, a staff writer at The Atlantic, published an article in 2019 about Joe Biden’s stuttering and his own. “Life on Delay” is the memoir born from that article; in it, Hendrickson writes openly about the isolation, bullying, substance abuse and depression stutterers face, making this book a vivid account of squaring up past and present lives. Moderated by NPR’s Steve Inskeep.

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  • Stage: Curiosity Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Debut, Inspiring and Educational, Memoir, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Camille T. Dungy Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Camille T. Dungy signs "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden" and "How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice and Skill" in book signing line 5.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nature, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Jericho Brown Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Jericho Brown signs "How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice and Skill" in book signing line 4.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Tiphanie Yanique Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Tiphanie Yanique signs "How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice and Skill" and "Monster in the Middle: A Novel" in book signing line 6.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, Caribbean, Fiction, General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Mary Louise Kelly Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Mary Louise Kelly signs "It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs" in book signing line 3.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Family, Memoir, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Siddhartha Mukherjee Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Siddhartha Mukherjee signs "The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human" in book signing line 10.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Asian and Pacific Islander, General Nonfiction, History, Nonfiction, Science
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  Event | lectures and symposia "You: The Story" with Ruta Sepetys

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 5:40 pm - 6:25 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 204 (Level 2, South Building)

  The most powerful aspect of a story is your voice—without it there is no story. In her new book “You: The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory,” Ruta Sepetys teaches aspiring writers how to dig deep into their memories and masterfully explore them on the page in a personal, authentic way. Moderated by Alexa Patrick with teen moderator Abigail Sears.

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  • Stage: Discovery Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations, For Teens and Adults
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction, Young Adult
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  Event | special events Anya von Bremzen Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Anya von Bremzen signs "National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History and the Meaning of Home" in book signing line 7.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, History, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | lectures and symposia "AphroChic": Celebrating the Black Family Home with Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, East Salon ABC (Street Level, South Building)

  If there’s one place to find rich generational history besides a museum, it’s a house. Follow Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason as they explore the intimate spaces of Black family homes from their smart new design book, “AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home.” Moderated by The Washington Post’s Robin Givhan.

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  • Stage: Insight Stage
  • Event Type(s): Author Presentations
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Cheuk Kwan Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Cheuk Kwan signs "Have You Eaten Yet: Stories from Chinese Restaurants Around the World" in book signing line 6.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Asian and Pacific Islander, General Nonfiction, History, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events John Hendrickson Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  John Hendrickson signs "Life on Delay: Making Peace With a Stutter" in book signing line 15.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Debut, Inspiring and Educational, Memoir, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason sign "AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home" in book signing line 5.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings
  • Genre(s): Black and African American, General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
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  Event | special events Ruta Sepetys Book Signing

  • Saturday, August 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

  Ruta Sepetys signs "You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory" in book signing line 10.

  • Event Type(s): Book Signings, For Teens and Adults
  • Genre(s): General Nonfiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction, Young Adult