Photo Gallery
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Laura Bush, former first lady and founder of the National Book Festival, speaks in the History & Biography pavilion about her book "Spoken from the Heart". Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageLaura Bush, former first lady and founder of the National Book Festival, speaks in the History & Biography pavilion about her book "Spoken from the Heart". Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Tom Wiener, a Library of Congress librarian working with the Veteran's History Project, and Larry Minear, author of "Through Veteran's Eyes," discuss Minear's work. Photo credit: T Fontana Web PageTom Wiener, a Library of Congress librarian working with the Veteran's History Project, and Larry Minear, author of "Through Veteran's Eyes," discuss Minear's work. Photo credit: T Fontana -
A young girl watches someone write their name. Photo credit: T Fontana Web PageA young girl watches someone write their name. Photo credit: T Fontana -
James Billington, 13th Librarian of Congress, shows a minituare model of the Library of Congress book mobile. Photo credit: T Fontana Web PageJames Billington, 13th Librarian of Congress, shows a minituare model of the Library of Congress book mobile. Photo credit: T Fontana -
An overview of the festival with the Washington Monument in the background. Photo credit: A Brack Web PageAn overview of the festival with the Washington Monument in the background. Photo credit: A Brack -
Basketball coach Craig Robinson is surrounded by young fans wanting him to sign things for them. Photo credit: A Brack Web PageBasketball coach Craig Robinson is surrounded by young fans wanting him to sign things for them. Photo credit: A Brack -
Children's author Katherine Patterson speaks to a group of kids from Delaware Valley Elementary News/TV. Photo credit: A Brack Web PageChildren's author Katherine Patterson speaks to a group of kids from Delaware Valley Elementary News/TV. Photo credit: A Brack -
Washington Post staff writer and acclaimed biographer Wil Haygood talks to a crowd about his book "Sweet Thunder: The Life and Times of Sugar Ray Robinson." Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageWashington Post staff writer and acclaimed biographer Wil Haygood talks to a crowd about his book "Sweet Thunder: The Life and Times of Sugar Ray Robinson." Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Pulitzer-prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PagePulitzer-prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Rebecca Stead signs her book "When You Reach Me" for a reader. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageRebecca Stead signs her book "When You Reach Me" for a reader. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
A child interacts with a character from "Between the Lions," a PBS Kids show. Photo credit: K Powell Web PageA child interacts with a character from "Between the Lions," a PBS Kids show. Photo credit: K Powell -
Festivalgoers check out the Digital Bookmobile. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageFestivalgoers check out the Digital Bookmobile. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
A performer reads a story out loud for a crowd of kids. Photo credit: K Powell Web PageA performer reads a story out loud for a crowd of kids. Photo credit: K Powell -
Festivalgoers stand in line to get their books signed. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageFestivalgoers stand in line to get their books signed. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Jonathan Franzen signs a copy of his book "Freedom" for a reader. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageJonathan Franzen signs a copy of his book "Freedom" for a reader. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Anchee Min signs a copy of "Pearl of China" for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageAnchee Min signs a copy of "Pearl of China" for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Journalist David Remnick pauses from signing books to talk to a young festivalgoer. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageJournalist David Remnick pauses from signing books to talk to a young festivalgoer. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
National best-selling authors Marilyn Nelson and Timothy Basil Ering sign copies of "Snook Alone," written by Marilyn and illustrated by Timothy. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageNational best-selling authors Marilyn Nelson and Timothy Basil Ering sign copies of "Snook Alone," written by Marilyn and illustrated by Timothy. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Australian children's author Mem Fox signs a book for a reader. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageAustralian children's author Mem Fox signs a book for a reader. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Nobel Prize winning scientist Harold Varmus signs a copy of his book. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageNobel Prize winning scientist Harold Varmus signs a copy of his book. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, television chef, and Martha Grimes, mystery author, sign books for festivalgoers. Photo credit: Karen Nixon Web PageLidia Matticchio Bastianich, television chef, and Martha Grimes, mystery author, sign books for festivalgoers. Photo credit: Karen Nixon -
Thomas Mallon, author, signs a book for a reader. Photo credit: K Powell Web PageThomas Mallon, author, signs a book for a reader. Photo credit: K Powell -
Novelist Elizabeth Kostova signs a 2010 National Book Festival poster. Photo credit: K Powell Web PageNovelist Elizabeth Kostova signs a 2010 National Book Festival poster. Photo credit: K Powell -
From right to left: Mary Bridge Barrett, James Ransome, Katherine Patterson, Timothy Basil Ering, and M.T. Anderson. Children's authors and illustrators read the final installment of The Exiquisite Corpse adventute outloud, found exclusively on read.gov, a Library of Congress website. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageFrom right to left: Mary Bridge Barrett, James Ransome, Katherine Patterson, Timothy Basil Ering, and M.T. Anderson. Children's authors and illustrators read the final installment of The Exiquisite Corpse adventute outloud, found exclusively on read.gov, a Library of Congress website. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Suzanne Collins, "Hunger Games" author, speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageSuzanne Collins, "Hunger Games" author, speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Phillip M. Hoose, author of Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, and Claudette Colvin, pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, speak in the teens and children pavilion about Claudette Colvin's experiences. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PagePhillip M. Hoose, author of Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, and Claudette Colvin, pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, speak in the teens and children pavilion about Claudette Colvin's experiences. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Graphic novelist Jeff Smith talks about his graphic novel series Bone. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageGraphic novelist Jeff Smith talks about his graphic novel series Bone. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Children's author Anita Silvey speaks about her books "100 Best Books for Children" and "500 Great Books for Teens." Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageChildren's author Anita Silvey speaks about her books "100 Best Books for Children" and "500 Great Books for Teens." Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Kids look as a book is read out loud to them. Photo credit: A Jones Web PageKids look as a book is read out loud to them. Photo credit: A Jones -
Festivalgoers write letters about their favorite books in the Target booth. Photo credit: A Jones Web PageFestivalgoers write letters about their favorite books in the Target booth. Photo credit: A Jones -
Isabel Allende, best-selling Chilean-American author and recipient of the 2010 Library of Congress National Book Festival Creative Achievement Award, speaks about her novels. Photo credit: Hendricks Web PageIsabel Allende, best-selling Chilean-American author and recipient of the 2010 Library of Congress National Book Festival Creative Achievement Award, speaks about her novels. Photo credit: Hendricks -
Diane Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series, speaks in the fiction & mystery pavilion. Photo credit: Hendricks Web PageDiane Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series, speaks in the fiction & mystery pavilion. Photo credit: Hendricks -
Fiction writer and freelance journalist Julia Glass speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Hendricks Web PageFiction writer and freelance journalist Julia Glass speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Hendricks -
Best-selling novelist Ken Follett speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Hendricks Web PageBest-selling novelist Ken Follett speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: Hendricks -
Author Scott Spencer talks about his work. Photo credit: Hendricks Web PageAuthor Scott Spencer talks about his work. Photo credit: Hendricks -
Peter Straub, best selling author, speaks about his book "A Dark Matter." Photo credit: Hendricks Web PagePeter Straub, best selling author, speaks about his book "A Dark Matter." Photo credit: Hendricks -
Nobel Prize winner in literature and novelist Orhan Pamuk signs a book. Photo credit: M Greene Web PageNobel Prize winner in literature and novelist Orhan Pamuk signs a book. Photo credit: M Greene -
Chef Spike Mendelsohn signs a copy of his cookbook. Photo credit: M Greene Web PageChef Spike Mendelsohn signs a copy of his cookbook. Photo credit: M Greene -
Bruce Feiler, writer and television personality, signs memorbilia for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: M Greene Web PageBruce Feiler, writer and television personality, signs memorbilia for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: M Greene -
Author Karin Slaughter hands a signed book back to a festivalgoer. Photo credit: M Greene Web PageAuthor Karin Slaughter hands a signed book back to a festivalgoer. Photo credit: M Greene -
Literary advocate Pat Mora signs a book for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: M Greene Web PageLiterary advocate Pat Mora signs a book for a festivalgoer. Photo credit: M Greene -
Journalist and author Timothy Eagan signs books. Photo credit: M Greene Web PageJournalist and author Timothy Eagan signs books. Photo credit: M Greene -
John Cole, Director of the Center for the Book, holds up a poster from "The Exquisite Corpse Adventure" as he introduces the authors. Photo credit: Pat Fisher Web PageJohn Cole, Director of the Center for the Book, holds up a poster from "The Exquisite Corpse Adventure" as he introduces the authors. Photo credit: Pat Fisher -
Poet Elizabeth Alexander presents in the poetry and prose pavilion. Photo credit: C Rogers Web PagePoet Elizabeth Alexander presents in the poetry and prose pavilion. Photo credit: C Rogers -
Author Gail Godwin speaks about her book "Unfinished Desires." Photo credit: C Rogers Web PageAuthor Gail Godwin speaks about her book "Unfinished Desires." Photo credit: C Rogers -
Poet Rae Armantrout reads aloud from one her books. Photo credit: C Rogers Web PagePoet Rae Armantrout reads aloud from one her books. Photo credit: C Rogers -
Chang Rae-Lee, author, presents in the poetry and prose pavilion. Photo credit: C Rogers Web PageChang Rae-Lee, author, presents in the poetry and prose pavilion. Photo credit: C Rogers -
Natasha Trethewey, poet speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: C Rogers Web PageNatasha Trethewey, poet speaks to a crowd. Photo credit: C Rogers -
Allegra Goodman, authot, presents to a crowd. Photo credit: C Rogers Web PageAllegra Goodman, authot, presents to a crowd. Photo credit: C Rogers -
Author Jane Smiley signs a book for festivalgoers. Photo credit: C Rogers Web PageAuthor Jane Smiley signs a book for festivalgoers. Photo credit: C Rogers
