Photo Gallery
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Laura Bush, first lady, addresses the crowd of authors at the White House Breakfast before the festival. Web PageLaura Bush, first lady, addresses the crowd of authors at the White House Breakfast before the festival. -
James Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, addresses the crowd of authors at the White House Breakfast before the festival. Web PageJames Billington, the 13th Librarian of Congress, addresses the crowd of authors at the White House Breakfast before the festival. -
NBA and WNBA players present Laura Bush with her own Read to Achieve jersey. Web PageNBA and WNBA players present Laura Bush with her own Read to Achieve jersey. -
James Billington, 13th Librarian of Congress, and John Cole, Director of the Center of the Book, pose with the 2005 Letters about Literature winners. Web PageJames Billington, 13th Librarian of Congress, and John Cole, Director of the Center of the Book, pose with the 2005 Letters about Literature winners. -
James Billington, 13th Librarian of Congress, looks over the heads of kids as they play on the monitor for the Creativity Across America station. Web PageJames Billington, 13th Librarian of Congress, looks over the heads of kids as they play on the monitor for the Creativity Across America station. -
Kids play on computers in the Kids’ Zone. Web PageKids play on computers in the Kids’ Zone. -
Festivalgoers sign the Graffiti Wall. Web PageFestivalgoers sign the Graffiti Wall. -
An aerial view of the pavilions and layout of the festival. Web PageAn aerial view of the pavilions and layout of the festival. -
Festivalgoers stand in line to have their picture taken with PBS Kids television show characters like Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. Web PageFestivalgoers stand in line to have their picture taken with PBS Kids television show characters like Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. -
Kids and families listen to musicians in the storytelling pavilion. Web PageKids and families listen to musicians in the storytelling pavilion. -
Children play on the PBS Kids website in the PBS pavilion. Web PageChildren play on the PBS Kids website in the PBS pavilion. -
Rupert Holmes, composer and author, talks about his book Swing at the mystery and thriller pavilion. Web PageRupert Holmes, composer and author, talks about his book Swing at the mystery and thriller pavilion. -
Tom Wolfe, best-selling author, poses ready to sign books, in front of his line of fans. Web PageTom Wolfe, best-selling author, poses ready to sign books, in front of his line of fans. -
David Baldacci, best-selling thriller author, speaks to a crowd. Web PageDavid Baldacci, best-selling thriller author, speaks to a crowd. -
John Irving, bestselling author, speaks with one of his readers after speaking in the fiction & fantasy pavilion. Web PageJohn Irving, bestselling author, speaks with one of his readers after speaking in the fiction & fantasy pavilion. -
Giada De Laurentiis talks about her cookbook Everday Italian, which is also the name of her show on Food Network. Web PageGiada De Laurentiis talks about her cookbook Everday Italian, which is also the name of her show on Food Network. -
Festivalgoers navigate between pavilions. Web PageFestivalgoers navigate between pavilions. -
A crowd waits for an author to begin speaking. Web PageA crowd waits for an author to begin speaking. -
Leeza Gibbons, television journalist and host and author of Scrapbooking Traditions, signs someone’s jacket. Web PageLeeza Gibbons, television journalist and host and author of Scrapbooking Traditions, signs someone’s jacket. -
Kids write on the Graffiti Wall. Web PageKids write on the Graffiti Wall. -
Chris Madden, interior designer and author, speaks about her books in the Home& Family pavilion. Web PageChris Madden, interior designer and author, speaks about her books in the Home& Family pavilion. -
Jerry Pinkey, children’s author and illustrator, signs one of his books for a reader. Web PageJerry Pinkey, children’s author and illustrator, signs one of his books for a reader. -
Hillary Knight, children’s illustrator signs memorabilia for a young reader. Web PageHillary Knight, children’s illustrator signs memorabilia for a young reader. -
Festivalgoers visit the Ask-An-Expert, Copyright Office table. Web PageFestivalgoers visit the Ask-An-Expert, Copyright Office table. -
A kid shows off their new book from the Scholastic trailer. Web PageA kid shows off their new book from the Scholastic trailer.
