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2023 National Book Festival Opening Celebration: Everyone Has a Story

On the eve of the 2023 National Book Festival, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and festival co-chair David M. Rubenstein welcomed five of the dozens of authors appearing at this year's festival, who discussed their work and their love of books: Angeline Boulley, David Grann, R.K. Russell, Beverly Gage and Luis Alberto Urrea.

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2023 National Book Festival Recap

It was a big, busy day filled with fun and the celebration of reading. Walk with us through the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival, then visit the website to watch individual author presentations.

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2023 National Book Festival: 'Poverty, by America' with Matthew Desmond

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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2023 National Book Festival: 'Take a Trip,' They Said with Trang Thanh Tran

We don't take a vacation just to worry about surviving the vacation. But in Trang Thanh Tran's "She Is a Haunting" a girl encounters a haunting while visiting family in Vietnam. Maybe let's not take a vacation to the National Book Festival--what could happen to us? Moderated by Ashley Dickerson.

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2023 National Book Festival: 'White Bird' in the Wonder Universe with R.J. Palacio & Erica S. Perl

Join R.J. Palacio and Erica S. Perl as they discuss their new novel adaptation of "White Bird." Set within the Wonder universe, this story reflects the power of kindness. Moderated by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina.

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2023 National Book Festival: 'You: The Story' with Ruta Sepetys

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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2023 National Book Festival: A Poem Is a Pocket That Can Hold Your Dreams: Joy Harjo & Michaela Goade

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's poem "Remember" invites us to reflect on our relationships with nature, our heritage and the expansive world around us. Illustrator Michaela Goade brings the words of Harjo's iconic poem to life in this lush new picture book adaptation. Harjo and Goade will talk with the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Shelly C. Lowe.

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2023 National Book Festival: Accidental Spies with John Lisle & Janet Wallach

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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2023 National Book Festival: Adults Are the Worst, Especially on the Silk Road with Daniel Nayeri

Road trip! Two words that bring out the best or worst in anyone, especially when the adult leading the trip is a scammer whose victims want him dead. In Daniel Nayeri's "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" it falls on a little orphan boy called Monkey to protect his guardian's life.

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2023 National Book Festival: AI Just Wants To Be Our Friend with TJ Klune

Recent media coverage of AI has focused on the worrisome aspects of technology going rogue. But what if we asked another question: What possibilities are there for humans to build relationships, friendships, with AI? TJ Klune's "In the Lives of Puppets" explores the journey one human will take to protect the androids he loves. Moderated by Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan.

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2023 National Book Festival: Alone With a Secret with Victor LaValle & Kevin Wilson

Everyone has a dark secret - and then there are really dark secrets. Victor LaValle's novel "Lone Women" follows a young woman who's haunted by a secret sin that could burn many people. In Kevin Wilson's "Now Is Not the Time to Panic," a young woman's life may fall apart due to a life-altering secret from her past. Moderated by The Washington Post's John…

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2023 National Book Festival: Animals Talk to Me with Henry Hoke & Shelby Van Pelt

For us to see ourselves clearly, sometimes we need to hear from outside observers - as in, outside our species. Shelby Van Pelt's "Remarkably Bright Creatures" follows the unlikely connection between a grieving woman and a giant octopus, while Henry Hoke's "Open Throat" is narrated by a queer mountain lion navigating the hills and people of Los Angeles. Moderated by Kirkus Reviews' Megan Labrise.

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2023 National Book Festival: Backroads & Buried Bodies with S.A. Cosby

S.A. Cosby returns his readers to rural Virginia in his thriller "All the Sinners Bleed," which follows a Black officer who must investigate the death of a former student responsible for murdering his teacher. Throughout the book, Cosby explores his protagonist's inner world and what it means for him to be a Black officer in the South. Moderated by Erek L. Barron.

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2023 National Book Festival: Behind the Scenes with Jericho Brown, Camille T. Dungy & Tiphanie Yanique

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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2023 National Book Festival: Captain America & Alan Gratz: What More Do You Need?

A human, a sidekick and a captain. What more do you need to become a superhero? Alan Gratz brings us a World War II adventure featuring Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes up against an army of undead ghosts in "Captain America: The Ghost Army." Hear Gratz talk about superheroes and the real United States Ghost Army unit. Moderated by The Washington Post's David Betancourt.

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2023 National Book Festival: Celebrating the Black Family Home with Jeanine Hays & Bryan Mason

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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2023 National Book Festival: Chasten Buttigieg Has Something To Tell You

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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2023 National Book Festival: Classics Updated with Sayantani DasGupta & Brittany N. Williams

Who says classics can't be revamped? A modern retelling of Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," Sayantani DasGupta's "Rosewood: A Midsummer Meet Cute" follows teenage drama at a regency-themed summer camp. Sprinkled with Shakespearean references, Brittany N. Williams' "That Self-Same Metal" follows 16-year-old swordsmith Joan as she navigates a fae uprising in 16th-century London. Moderated by NBC's Eun Yang.

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2023 National Book Festival: Comics Come Alive

Did you know that the Library of Congress has one of the largest publicly accessible comic book collections in the world? See some highlights from the comic book collection and share your interests.

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2023 National Book Festival: Cook Tales and Cocktails

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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2023 National Book Festival: Copyright for All

When you write a story, create a work of art, compose or record music, or take a picture, you engage with copyright. Learn more about how copyright serves all of us, empowering creators and enriching our culture.

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2023 National Book Festival: Decoding 'Latino' in America: José Olivarez & Héctor Tobar

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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2023 National Book Festival: Drawing Yaqui Delgado with Meg Medina & Mel Valentine Vargas

How do you add faces to characters you've never seen? Is it hard to draw a beloved novel? In this program artist Mel Valentine Vargas is joined by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina. Together they will share how they transformed Medina's "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" into this new graphic novel adaptation. Moderated by Monica Valentine.

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2023 National Book Festival: Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore

What happens when someone who can predict the exact day of someone's death hosts their own wake? Join Elizabeth Acevedo as she discusses her debut adult novel, "Family Lore," in conversation with former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds. The novel follows the stories that define the lives of the maternal members of a single family as their secrets begin to unravel.

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2023 National Book Festival: Elliot Page on His Memoir "Pageboy"

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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2023 National Book Festival: Escaping Genocide & Human Trafficking with Tahir Hamut Izgil & Saket Soni

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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2023 National Book Festival: Finding LGBTQ+ Hidden History

Historic newspapers are a rich yet often overlooked resource when it comes to studying LGBTQ+ history. This presentation provides recommended search tips and strategies, focusing primarily on the kinds of unique resources that can be found in our Chronicling America historic newspaper collection.

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2023 National Book Festival: Gary D. Schmidt on the Herculean Challenges of 7th Grade

Seventh grade can feel like performing in the Olympics, especially at a new school with teachers and assignments that challenge you to live up to your name: Hercules. "The Labors of Hercules Beal" by Gary D. Schmidt follows the smallest kid in the class, Herc Beal, as he attempts to duplicate the twelve feats performed by the mythical demigod, Hercules. Moderated by Stephanie Handy.

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2023 National Book Festival: George Saunders, 2023 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

2023 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner George Saunders discusses his writing life during this event, from his beloved novel "Lincoln in the Bardo" to his story collections such as "Tenth of December" and "Liberation Day External." Moderated by Clay Smith.

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2023 National Book Festival: Get Close-Up With History: Explore, Transcribe, Learn

By the People invites the public to help transcribe digitized Library of Congress collections online at crowd.loc.gov. Since 2018, virtual volunteers have completed over 600,000 transcriptions. These improve search, accessibility and discovery for the papers of Theodore Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Walt Whitman and more. Learn how transcribers impact research at the Library of Congress - and how you can get involved.

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2023 National Book Festival: Hauntings Aren't Just for Houses with Tananarive Due & Grady Hendrix

Horror can take countless forms: monsters, strangers, our inner demons. In Tananarive Due's "The Wishing Pool and Other Stories," supernatural horror intersects with chillingly real themes of trauma, racism and family conflict. In Grady Hendrix's "How to Sell a Haunted House," protagonist Louise clashes with her brother while trying to sell their sinister childhood home.

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2023 National Book Festival: History Is Heating Up with Douglas Brinkley & David Lipsky

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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2023 National Book Festival: How Sara Shepard Made a Best Friend

Fifth grade is full of surprises: good, bad, silly, weird--you name it. The first installment of a new middle grade series, Sara Shepard's "Penny Draws a Best Friend" follows young Penny Lowry as she navigates changing friendships, a family secret and her feelings of anxiety. Moderated by Carolyn Belefski.

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2023 National Book Festival: Inspire Your Students

The Library of Congress supports K-16 teachers with primary source-inspired programs, classroom materials, fellowships and grants. This program will introduce a sampling of these opportunities and allow time for Q&A, as well as participant input about how they have used Library resources.

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2023 National Book Festival: J. Edgar Hoover's Shadowy Reign with Beverly Gage & James Kirchick

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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2023 National Book Festival: Keeping Up with Congress

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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2023 National Book Festival: La Biblioteca del Congreso es para todos

Súmense a nuestra única presentación en español para tener una visión general de la Biblioteca, sus colecciones, programas y servicios. Entérense de los recursos y datos divertidos disponibles para quienes aman la cultura, la historia y, sobre todo, la lectura! También tendremos un mensaje sorpresa de una de sus autoras de literatura infantil favoritas.

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2023 National Book Festival: Lie, Fight, Gatekeep with Angeline Boulley & Amélie Wen Zhao

Youth are some of society's strongest fighters (and innovators) and these protagonists are no exception. Angeline Boulley ("Warrior Girl Unearthed") and Am??lie Wen Zhao ("Song of Silver, Flame Like Night") write about girls who have courage to stand up against power - against regimes, colonizers and the violence of unjust laws - to reclaim what is rightfully theirs and their community's. Moderated by Heather-Marie…

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2023 National Book Festival: Literature to Life Presents 'The Great Gatsby'

This performance of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is presented by the literary nonprofit Literature to Life, whose actors and teaching artists immerse an audience in a book and vividly bring it to life. One actor tells the story, performing all the characters for a community of book lovers.

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2023 National Book Festival: Making Peace With a Stutter with John Hendrickson

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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2023 National Book Festival: Me, My Story, My Pictures with Jarrett J. Krosoczka & Pedro Martín

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…

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2023 National Book Festival: Medicine & the New Human with Siddhartha Mukherjee

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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2023 National Book Festival: My Gig at the Godzilla Preserve with John Scalzi

Lions, tigers or kaiju? I don't think we're on Earth anymore. So what should one do when they find themselves in an alternate, human-free universe? Well, in John Scalzi's novel, "The Kaiju Preservation Society," the KPS organization was created to preserve the Godzilla-like creatures from extinction, a job that will reveal the real monster. Moderated by NPR's Linda Holmes.

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2023 National Book Festival: My Life, Considered with Mary Louise Kelly

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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2023 National Book Festival: New Ways of Confronting Systemic Racism with Shane McCrae & Nicole Sealey

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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2023 National Book Festival: NLS, an Accessible Library

In cooperation with nearly 100 affiliated libraries around the United States, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled provides accessible reading materials in audio and braille free of charge to readers who cannot use standard print materials. Readers of all ages can benefit from NLS and its services and can continue to explore the joy of reading, regardless of disability.

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2023 National Book Festival: On 'The Lincoln Highway' with Amor Towles

Amor Towles' latest novel, "The Lincoln Highway," is a classic American road novel but within that narrative framework, it continually surprises. It's about 18-year-old Emmett Watson, who has to get to nowhere in particular, fast, after his father dies and the bank forecloses on their Nebraska farm.

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2023 National Book Festival: Read a Book & Try On Your Dreams with Grace Lin

Camel riding, deep sea swimming and space exploration all at once - oh my! What better way to dive into the depths of your imagination than reading a good book? Grace Lin's new picture book, "Once Upon a Book" celebrates where the pages of a book can take us. Moderated by Kit Ballenger.

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2023 National Book Festival: Saving Your Stories

A how-to program for young children based on our family history for kids guide, this presentation will focus on oral histories (interviewing your family), family trees and family history fiction (see these sections in the guide). Participants can get started with a fillable family tree and learn tips for preserving family photos for albums and scrapbooks from the Library's preservation staff.

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2023 National Book Festival: Shipwreck, Mutiny & Murder with David Grann

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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2023 National Book Festival: Sports & American Culture with R.K. Russell

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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2023 National Book Festival: Talking About Crime with Rebecca Makkai & Sarah Weinman

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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2023 National Book Festival: Teens & the World's Injustices: Lesa Cline-Ransome & Jennifer De Leon

Teens aren't immune to the world's injustices; they might have ideas about some solutions. Join Lesa Cline-Ransome and Jennifer De Leon as they discuss their newest releases. Lesa Cline-Ransome's "For Lamb" pays homage to female victims of white supremacy. Jennifer De Leon's "Borderless" follows Maya and her mom as they travel to cross the border. Moderated by Austin Ferraro.

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2023 National Book Festival: The Family You Need, the Family You Create with Esmeralda Santiago & Luis Alberto Urrea

What makes someone family? Join Esmeralda Santiago and Luis Alberto Urrea as they discuss their new novels, "Las Madres" (Santiago) and "Good Night, Irene External" (Urrea). Santiago's novel follows Marysol as she seeks to understand her mother's past; Urrea's novel transports us to World War II in a story highlighting women's heroism during the era. Moderated by The Washington Post's Maria Sacchetti.

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2023 National Book Festival: The World Is a Big Place for Little Creatures with Doug Salati & Lane Smith

The wonders of the world can be the ordinary or the extraordinary. A dachshund pup in Doug Salati's "Hot Dog" is overwhelmed by the world. In Lane Smith's "Stickler Loves the World," a woodland creature covered in sticks is inspired by the world. Both creatures go on an adventure to arrive at a place of joy. Moderated by Juanita Giles.

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2023 National Book Festival: The World Offers Itself to Your Imagination: Camille T. Dungy & Joy Harjo

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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2023 National Book Festival: Time Travel, Supervillains & Other Everyday Things: Jamar Nicholas & Nisi Shawl

What happens when magic becomes your everyday? Set in a world where superheroes and ordinary people coexist, Jamar Nicholas' graphic novel "Leon the Extraordinary" follows superpower-less Leon's mission to save his fifth grade class from an app that turns them into zombies. In Nisi Shawl's "Speculation," 10-year-old Winna embarks on a quest to break a family curse using wish-granting spectacles. Moderated by Megan Halsband.

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2023 National Book Festival: What Food Says About Us with Cheuk Kwan & Anya von Bremzen

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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2023 National Book Festival: When Lies & Secrets Come Into the Light with Linda Kao & Mark Oshiro

What if those you love the most keep you in the dark? In Mark Oshiro's "Into the Light," Manny questions his memories while searching for his sister; in Linda Kao's "A Crooked Mark," Matt hunts for those marked by the devil -- while questioning those closest to him. Lies, truths, fantasy, reality: what else will come into the light? Moderated by Sasha Dowdy.

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2023 National Book Festival: Why Fiction Matters with Jesmyn Ward

In this thought-provoking conversation, 2022 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner Jesmyn Ward discusses with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden the power and importance of fiction writing. Ward is also the recipient of the National Book Award for fiction for her novels "Salvage the Bones" and "Sing, Unburied, Sing."

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2023 National Book Festival: Witchlings Go on a New Adventure with Claribel A. Ortega

The golden frog games have arrived! Every four years these games return, but what happens when the competitors are affected by a hex that's turning them to stone? Return to familiar characters and join Claribel A. Ortega as she discusses her second entry in the Witchlings series, "The Golden Frog Games." Moderated by The Washington Post's Amy Joyce.

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2023 National Book Festival: You Need Me to Solve a Mystery & Homework? with Nick Brooks & Karen M. McManus

Imagine needing to solve a mystery while juggling a mountain of schoolwork - not fun (but maybe more fun than homework?). Nick Brooks' "Promise Boys" follows three teens of color who investigate their principal's murder to clear their names. Karen M. McManus' "One of Us Is Back" follows the Bayview Crew who must investigate the sudden disappearance of a crew member.

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PBS Books 2023 National Book Festival Author Talk: Angeline Boulley and Trang Thanh Tran

PBS Books, in collaboration with Kansas City PBS and KERA in Dallas, Texas, interviews authors Angeline Boulley followed by Trang Thanh Tran.

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PBS Books 2023 National Book Festival Author Talk: Beverly Gage

PBS Books, in collaboration with WETA in Washington D.C., interviews Beverly Gage, a professor of 20th-century American history at Yale University and author of "The Day Wall Street Exploded."

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PBS Books 2023 National Book Festival Author Talk: Claribel A. Ortega

PBS Books, in collaboration with WNET in New York, hosts Claribel A. Ortega, a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author who writes middle grade and young adult fantasy novels inspired by her Dominican heritage.

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PBS Books 2023 National Book Festival Author Talk: Héctor Tobar

PBS Books, in collaboration with PBS SoCal, interviews Héctor Tobar, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and novelist. Tobar is the author of the critically-acclaimed bestseller "Deep Down Dark" as well as "The Barbarian Nurseries," "Translation Nation" and "The Tattooed Soldier."

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