Photo Gallery
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James Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, and his wife Majorie Billington talk with a kid at the National Book Festival. Photo credit: Francine Liem Web PageJames Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, and his wife Majorie Billington talk with a kid at the National Book Festival. Photo credit: Francine Liem -
Marie Arana, with The Washington Post, introduces authors Walter Isaacson and Lynn Sherr in the History & Biography Pavillion Photo credit: Lee Avdoyan Web PageMarie Arana, with The Washington Post, introduces authors Walter Isaacson and Lynn Sherr in the History & Biography Pavillion Photo credit: Lee Avdoyan -
Steven Kellogg, author and illustrator of many picture books, shows how he illustrates books at the children’s pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageSteven Kellogg, author and illustrator of many picture books, shows how he illustrates books at the children’s pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Players from the Women’s National Basketball Association talk at the Children and Teen’s pavilion for the Read to Achieve program. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PagePlayers from the Women’s National Basketball Association talk at the Children and Teen’s pavilion for the Read to Achieve program. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Two kids read the program while waiting for the Read to Achieve program to start with the WNBA and NBA. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageTwo kids read the program while waiting for the Read to Achieve program to start with the WNBA and NBA. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
A girl holds up the National Book Festival poster. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageA girl holds up the National Book Festival poster. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
John Bucchino discusses his book, debuting in The Julie Andrews Collection, as Julie Andrews watches him speak. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageJohn Bucchino discusses his book, debuting in The Julie Andrews Collection, as Julie Andrews watches him speak. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Participants stand in line waiting to hop on the Magic School Bus, part of the Scholastic area of the festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageParticipants stand in line waiting to hop on the Magic School Bus, part of the Scholastic area of the festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Young festivalgoers get their Pavilion of the States passport stamped at the Wisconsin table. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageYoung festivalgoers get their Pavilion of the States passport stamped at the Wisconsin table. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Julie Andrews, best known for her performances in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, talks with a reporter from Time for Kids about her debut book collection, The Julie Andrews Collection. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageJulie Andrews, best known for her performances in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, talks with a reporter from Time for Kids about her debut book collection, The Julie Andrews Collection. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Jan and Stan Berenstain, along with their son Mike Berenstain, read from their book, The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas, at the children's pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageJan and Stan Berenstain, along with their son Mike Berenstain, read from their book, The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas, at the children's pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Mike Berenstain draws Papa Bear of The Berenstain Bears book series as Jan and Stan Berenstain watch. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageMike Berenstain draws Papa Bear of The Berenstain Bears book series as Jan and Stan Berenstain watch. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Jan Berenstain signs a copy of The Berenstain Bears while fans of all ages wait to talk to her. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageJan Berenstain signs a copy of The Berenstain Bears while fans of all ages wait to talk to her. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Eric Rohmann, author of My Friend Rabbit, presents in the children’s pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageEric Rohmann, author of My Friend Rabbit, presents in the children’s pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Mary Pope Osborne, author of The Magic Treehouse series, is surrounded by fans as she signs books for festivalgoers Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageMary Pope Osborne, author of The Magic Treehouse series, is surrounded by fans as she signs books for festivalgoers Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
R.L. Stine, author of The Goosebumps series, speaks at the Children and Teen’s Pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageR.L. Stine, author of The Goosebumps series, speaks at the Children and Teen’s Pavilion. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
Christopher Meyers talks about the book Blues Journey written by Walter Dean Meyers and illustrated by Christopher Meyers. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols Web PageChristopher Meyers talks about the book Blues Journey written by Walter Dean Meyers and illustrated by Christopher Meyers. Photo credit: Michaela McNichols -
A group shot of the authors at the White House Breakfast with Laura Bush, first lady, and James Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, before the National Book Festival. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageA group shot of the authors at the White House Breakfast with Laura Bush, first lady, and James Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, before the National Book Festival. Photo credit: John Harrington -
Laura Bush, first lady, welcomes the authors to the White House for breakfast before the National Book Festival. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageLaura Bush, first lady, welcomes the authors to the White House for breakfast before the National Book Festival. Photo credit: John Harrington -
A child hugs Clifford the big red dog, one of the characters from PBS kids. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageA child hugs Clifford the big red dog, one of the characters from PBS kids. Photo credit: John Harrington -
James Patterson, mystery and suspense author, signs his books for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageJames Patterson, mystery and suspense author, signs his books for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: John Harrington -
Steven Kellogg signs his book The Mysterious Tadpole for a young festivalgoer. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageSteven Kellogg signs his book The Mysterious Tadpole for a young festivalgoer. Photo credit: John Harrington -
Frank Bielec and Paige Davis, designers featured on the show Trading Spaces , discuss their work featured in Meredith Brook’s books Trading Spaces Color and Trading Spaces Custom Touches in the Home & Family pavilion. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageFrank Bielec and Paige Davis, designers featured on the show Trading Spaces , discuss their work featured in Meredith Brook’s books Trading Spaces Color and Trading Spaces Custom Touches in the Home & Family pavilion. Photo credit: John Harrington -
An overview of the pavilions on the National Mall. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageAn overview of the pavilions on the National Mall. Photo credit: John Harrington -
Mrs. Frizzle poses in front of the Magic School Bus as festivalgoers climb on to explore inside. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageMrs. Frizzle poses in front of the Magic School Bus as festivalgoers climb on to explore inside. Photo credit: John Harrington -
Entertainers play the guitar for a crowd in the PBS pavilion. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageEntertainers play the guitar for a crowd in the PBS pavilion. Photo credit: John Harrington -
Stephen L Carter, professor of law at Yale and author of The Emperor of Ocean Park, signs his book for excited festivalgoers. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageStephen L Carter, professor of law at Yale and author of The Emperor of Ocean Park, signs his book for excited festivalgoers. Photo credit: John Harrington -
The Veteran’s History Project is presented to a crowd. Photo credit: John Harrington Web PageThe Veteran’s History Project is presented to a crowd. Photo credit: John Harrington
