The 2007 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush was held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
2007 National Book Festival
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Audio RecordingTerry Pratchett: 2007 National Book Festival Science fiction and fantasy author Terry Pratchett talks about his best-selling books and how he made “Death” one of his most popular characters.Terry Pratchett published his first story when he was 13 and sold his first full-length novel at the age of 21. He is the author of the best-selling Discworld series that includes “The Color of Magic” (1983) and his most recent book…
- Contributor: Terry Pratchett
- Date: 2007-09-13
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Audio RecordingMaria Celeste Arrarás: Festival del Libro 2007 Maria Celeste Arrarás nos habla sobre su primer libro infantil y la importancia de la literatura.Maria Celeste Arrarás es una periodista premiada y ganadora de un premio Emmy. Como una de las personalidades de la televisión Hispana más popular, ella es la presentadora y directora editorial del programa en Telemundo “Al Rojo Vivo”. Su nuevo libro infantil, “El Baston Magico” (Scholastic, 2007) estará disponible…
- Contributor: Maria Celeste Arrarás
- Date: 2007-09-12
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Audio RecordingMaria Celeste Arrarás: 2007 National Book Festival Maria Celeste Arrarás discusses her career as a celebrity journalist and what motivated her to write her first children’s book.Maria Celeste Arrarás is an Emmy award-winning journalist and investigative reporter. As one of the most popular Spanish language television news personalities, she is host and managing editor of Telemundo/NBC’s “Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste.” Her newest book, “The Magic Cane” (Scholastic, 2007) will…
- Contributor: Maria Celeste Arrarás
- Date: 2007-09-12
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Audio RecordingCharles Simic: 2007 National Book Festival Charles Simic reads his favorite poems and discusses his most recent book, “My Noiseless Entourage” (Harcourt, 2005).Charles Simic was recently appointed 15th U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry by the Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. The author of 18 books of poetry, Simic is also an essayist, translator and editor. His work has been recognized with several awards including the Pulitzer Prize for…
- Contributor: Charles Simic
- Date: 2007-09-04
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Audio RecordingRosemary Wells: 2007 National Book Festival Rosemary Wells’s reads from her recent book, “Red Moon at Sharpsburg” (Viking, 2007) and discusses why she spent years researching the book.BiographyRosemary Wells’ career as a writer and illustrator spans more than 30 years and 60 books. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Osborne Humor Award, Children’s Book Council Award and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. She is best known for…
- Contributor: Rosemary Wells
- Date: 2007-08-30
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Audio RecordingVictoria Rowell: 2007 National Book Festival Rowell talks about growing up in the foster care system and the women who shaped her life.BiographyVictoria Rowel is a talented dancer and actress who has played starring roles on “Diagnosis: Murder” and “The Young & the Restless.” She is a two-time Emmy Award nominee and has won the NAACP Image Award 11 times. The author of “The Women Who Raised Me” (William Morrow/HarperCollins,…
- Contributor: Victoria Rowel
- Date: 2007-08-24
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Audio RecordingSanjay Gupta: 2007 National Book Festival Gupta discusses his new book, “Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today (Warner Wellnesss, 2007).BiographySanjay Gupta is at home behind a surgical mask or in front of a television camera. A practicing neurosurgeon, Gupta is associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and assistant professor at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. As the Emmy award-winning…
- Contributor: Sanjay Gupta
- Date: 2007-08-23
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Audio RecordingPatricia MacLachlan: 2007 National Book Festival National Humanities Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan discusses her work, including her new book “Edward’s Eyes” (Simon & Schuster, 2007).BiographyPatricia MacLachlan’s critically acclaimed books for children of all ages have won numerous awards. Her book “Arthur, For the Very First Time,” garnered the Golden Kite Award for fiction. Her 1986 Newbery Medal winner, “Sarah, Plain and Tall,” was the subject of a popular television movie…
- Contributor: Patricia Maclachlan
- Date: 2007-08-14
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Audio RecordingKen Burns: 2007 National Book Festival Burns discusses his book and his seven-part film based on his book, which is scheduled to air on PBS in September 2007.BiographyKen Burns is the award-winning director, producer, and co-writer of more than 10 critically acclaimed historical documentaries. His films include “Brooklyn Bridge,” “Baseball,” “Jazz,” and “The Civil War.” He is co-author, with Geoffrey Ward, of “War – An Intimate History, 1941-45” (Knopf, 2007).…
- Contributor: Ken Burns
- Date: 2007-08-10
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Audio RecordingMegan McDonald: 2007 National Book Festival Megan McDonald talks about the inspiration for her Judy Moody series.BiographyMegan McDonald is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed Judy Moody series. Her books have won numerous awards including Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and the International Reading Association Children’s Choice Award. McDonald brings her favorite characters back for another adventure in “Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday” (Candlewick, 2007).…
- Contributor: Megan McDonald
- Date: 2007-08-03
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Audio RecordingDavid Baldacci: 2007 National Book Festival Baldacci discusses his latest book,” Simple Genius,” which explores a very real technological race and a hunt for hidden treasure.BiographyAward-winning author David Baldacci has written 13 consecutive “New York Times” best sellers, including “The Collectors” (2006) and “Simple Genius” (Warner, 2007). With more than 50 million copies in print worldwide, his books have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold in more…
- Contributor: David Baldacci
- Date: 2007-08-01
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Audio RecordingHolly Black: 2007 National Book Festival Holly Black reads from her new book and shares some interesting writing tips.BiographyHolly Black is a best-selling author of contemporary fantasy novels for children and teens. Her first book, “Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale” (2002), was an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults and a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award. Her latest book, “Ironside” (Simon & Schuster, 2007), is the sequel to…
- Contributor: Holly Black
- Date: 2007-08-01
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Audio RecordingCarmen Agra Deedy: 2007 National Book Festival Deedy reads from her latest book and talks about her Cuban heritage.BiographyCarmen Agra Deedy, children’s book author and storyteller, was born in Havana and emigrated from Cuba to the United States with her family in 1963. She has won numerous awards for her work. Her latest book, “Martina, the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale” (Peachtree, 2007), is being released in English and Spanish. Deedy…
- Contributor: Carmen Agra Deedy
- Date: 2007-07-30
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Audio RecordingDavid Wiesner: 2007 National Book Festival David Wiesner has an important message for parents about reading.BiographyDavid Wiesner has published more than 20 award-winning books for young readers. Two of his works were Caldecott Honor Books and he received the Caldecott Medal for “Tuesday” (1992), “The Three Pigs” (2002) and “Flotsam” (Clarion, 2006). He is only the second person to win the Caldecott Medal three times. Wiesner will appear in the…
- Contributor: David Wiesner
- Date: 2007-07-25
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Audio RecordingShelia P. Moses: 2007 National Book Festival Moses discusses the disappearance of family traditions in the home and reads from her newest book, “The Baptism” (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2007).BiographyShelia P. Moses is a poet, author, playwright and producer. The ninth of 10 children, Moses writes about family life in a North Carolina rural town. She is a Coretta Scott King Honor winner and a National Book Award finalist. Her books…
- Contributor: Shelia P. Moses
- Date: 2007-07-24