November 2008 - Vol. 67, No. 11
Spirits Soar at 2008 National Book Festival
Cover Story
More than 120,000 lovers of books and reading descended on the National Mall in Washington to hear their favorite authors and storytellers and to celebrate literacy at the Library
of Congress’ eighth National Book Festival, hosted by First
Lady Laura Bush, on Sept. 27.
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THE LAURA & JENNA SHOW
The first lady and her daughter read from a new book they co-authored, “Read All About It.” -
A PERSONAL VIEW
More than 100 authors and illustrators came together to tell an inside view of the White House and its history. -
THE STINKY CHEESE AUTHOR!
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jon Scieszka brought his zeal and humor to the Library before and during the National Book Festival. -
REACHING OUT
The Library of Congress pavilion at this year’s festival offered visitors of all ages a wealth of opportunities to learn, explore and celebrate. -
ACCESS FOR ALL
A leading advocate for persons with disabilities cited the Library as “a model” for access. -
TOUCH OF THE POET
New Poet Laureate Kay Ryan opened the Library’s literary season in a program of selected readings from her lifetime of work. -
READ EVERY DAY
The Library and a literacy advocacy group will work to encourage parents to read to their children daily.
