Event Special Events National Book Festival Opening Celebration: Everyone Has a Story
Date and Location
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When: Friday, August 11, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
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Where: Online Only
- Event Type(s): Author Presentations, Special Programs Genres: Fiction, Inspiring and Educational, Nonfiction
Part of National Book Festival ; 2023 National Book Festival
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On the eve of the 2023 National Book Festival, join Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and festival co-chair David M. Rubenstein as they welcome five of the dozens of authors appearing at this year’s festival. This special event, live from the Library of Congress, features Angeline Boulley, David Grann, R.K. Russell, Beverly Gage and Luis Alberto Urrea.
Then come to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 12 for the festival or watch selected author talks LIVE on the Library's YouTube channel.