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A young festivalgoer waits in line with a smile to ask an author a question. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageA young festivalgoer waits in line with a smile to ask an author a question. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Two girls excitedly wait in line to ask an author a question. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageTwo girls excitedly wait in line to ask an author a question. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Author Jack Gantos holds up his novel Dead End as he speaks at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageAuthor Jack Gantos holds up his novel Dead End as he speaks at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
An audience member laughs in the crowd while listening to an author speak at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageAn audience member laughs in the crowd while listening to an author speak at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Author Brian Selznick poses with a fan for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageAuthor Brian Selznick poses with a fan for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Author Rita Williams-Garcia poses with two young fans at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol Web PageAuthor Rita Williams-Garcia poses with two young fans at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Michaela McNichol -
Library of Congress historian Dr. John Cole smiles as he poses with two 2011 National Book Festival volunteers. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageLibrary of Congress historian Dr. John Cole smiles as he poses with two 2011 National Book Festival volunteers. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
A large crowd gathers in a tent at the 2011 National Book Festival to listen to an author speak. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageA large crowd gathers in a tent at the 2011 National Book Festival to listen to an author speak. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
A family attending the 2011 National Book Festival stops to pose for a picture. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageA family attending the 2011 National Book Festival stops to pose for a picture. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Toni Morrison smiles at the crowd as she’s interviewed at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Toni Morrison smiles at the crowd as she’s interviewed at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
A group of authors gathers onstage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageA group of authors gathers onstage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Hoda Kotb answers questions during an interview at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Hoda Kotb answers questions during an interview at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
2011 National Book Festival attendees look over the Saturday book signing schedule. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web Page2011 National Book Festival attendees look over the Saturday book signing schedule. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
The Washington Monument overlooks lines of festivalgoers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageThe Washington Monument overlooks lines of festivalgoers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
A festivalgoer smiles as Toni Morrison signs a copy of her book. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageA festivalgoer smiles as Toni Morrison signs a copy of her book. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington prepares to go on the air at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington prepares to go on the air at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Two festivalgoers excitedly hold up a copy of Toni Morrison’s novel "A Mercy." Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageTwo festivalgoers excitedly hold up a copy of Toni Morrison’s novel "A Mercy." Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Toni Morrison signs a copy of her book for an excited fan. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Toni Morrison signs a copy of her book for an excited fan. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
An author signs a 2011 National Book Festival poster for young festivalgoers. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAn author signs a 2011 National Book Festival poster for young festivalgoers. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Gordon Korman signs a book for a young fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Gordon Korman signs a book for a young fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Hoda Kotb signs a copy of her book for a festival attendee. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Hoda Kotb signs a copy of her book for a festival attendee. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Julianne Moore poses for a photo with a fan during her book signing. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Julianne Moore poses for a photo with a fan during her book signing. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Lines for the 2011 National Book Festival stretch out over the National Mall. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageLines for the 2011 National Book Festival stretch out over the National Mall. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Book lovers peruse different lines and events at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageBook lovers peruse different lines and events at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
The Capitol building overlooks festivalgoers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageThe Capitol building overlooks festivalgoers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Jessica B. Harris presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Jessica B. Harris presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Cassandra Clare speaks to a large crowd at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Cassandra Clare speaks to a large crowd at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Gordon Korman poses with a group of young festival attendees. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Gordon Korman poses with a group of young festival attendees. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Gordon Korman signs a copy of his book "Titanic #3 S.O.S." for a fan. Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Gordon Korman signs a copy of his book "Titanic #3 S.O.S." for a fan. Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author Katherine Paterson and a group of young attendees pose with her book "The Flint Heart." Photo credit: Abby Brack Web PageAuthor Katherine Paterson and a group of young attendees pose with her book "The Flint Heart." Photo credit: Abby Brack -
Author James Swanson takes the stage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor James Swanson takes the stage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Author Edmund Morris presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor Edmund Morris presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
A young girl hugs PBS Kids’ Princess Presto. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageA young girl hugs PBS Kids’ Princess Presto. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
Author Toni Morrison smiles after accepting an award from Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageAuthor Toni Morrison smiles after accepting an award from Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington speaks with volunteers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington speaks with volunteers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
A group of kids smiles as they pose for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageA group of kids smiles as they pose for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
A family stops to pose for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageA family stops to pose for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
A young girl poses for a photo with a PBS Kids mascot at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageA young girl poses for a photo with a PBS Kids mascot at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
Author Julianne Moore reads her children’s book "Freckleface Strawberry" aloud to an audience. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageAuthor Julianne Moore reads her children’s book "Freckleface Strawberry" aloud to an audience. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
A young reader leans against the Magic School Bus as he dives into a book. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell Web PageA young reader leans against the Magic School Bus as he dives into a book. Photo credit: Kimberly Powell -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington poses for a group photo with young festivalgoers. Photo credit: Kristina Nixon Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington poses for a group photo with young festivalgoers. Photo credit: Kristina Nixon -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington interacts with a cultural vendor at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kristina Nixon Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington interacts with a cultural vendor at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Kristina Nixon -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington and a group of children pose for a photo with the Cat in the Hat. Photo credit: Kristina Nixon Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington and a group of children pose for a photo with the Cat in the Hat. Photo credit: Kristina Nixon -
A festivalgoer asks a question at an author talk. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageA festivalgoer asks a question at an author talk. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
Author Mary Gordon greets a fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageAuthor Mary Gordon greets a fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
Author Brian Selznick poses for a photo with a fan. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageAuthor Brian Selznick poses for a photo with a fan. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
A volunteer fans out programs in preparation for the long day ahead at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageA volunteer fans out programs in preparation for the long day ahead at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Festivalgoers peruse the grounds at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Lia Kerwin Web PageFestivalgoers peruse the grounds at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Lia Kerwin -
Two young festivalgoers sit entranced as they listen to an author speak at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Lia Kerwin Web PageTwo young festivalgoers sit entranced as they listen to an author speak at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Lia Kerwin -
A festivalgoer and a volunteer exchange a poster at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Lia Kerwin Web PageA festivalgoer and a volunteer exchange a poster at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Lia Kerwin -
Author Joel Achenbach poses for a photo with a fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene Web PageAuthor Joel Achenbach poses for a photo with a fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene -
Author Joshua Foer poses for a photo with a young fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene Web PageAuthor Joshua Foer poses for a photo with a young fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene -
Author Siddhartha Mukherjee presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene Web PageAuthor Siddhartha Mukherjee presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene -
Author Siddhartha Mukherjee signs a copy of his book for a fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene Web PageAuthor Siddhartha Mukherjee signs a copy of his book for a fan at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Meg Greene -
Author Siddhartha Mukherjee signs a fan’s book at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor Siddhartha Mukherjee signs a fan’s book at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
The Capitol building overlooks the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageThe Capitol building overlooks the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Two young creatives have fun with crafts at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageTwo young creatives have fun with crafts at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington shakes hands with two attendees at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington shakes hands with two attendees at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
The Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Castle overlook the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageThe Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Castle overlook the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
A family stops to pose for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageA family stops to pose for a photo at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Choo Choo Soul performers pose for a photo with children at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageChoo Choo Soul performers pose for a photo with children at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Festivalgoers gather around the Magic School Bus. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageFestivalgoers gather around the Magic School Bus. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Author and historian David McCullough speaks to a large crowd at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor and historian David McCullough speaks to a large crowd at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Father and son duo get creative at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageFather and son duo get creative at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Children at the 2011 National Book Festival get crafty with crayons. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageChildren at the 2011 National Book Festival get crafty with crayons. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Author John J. Muth presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor John J. Muth presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Author John J. Muth poses for a photo with the 2011 National Book Festival poster. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor John J. Muth poses for a photo with the 2011 National Book Festival poster. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Author John McCutcheon smiles as he plays the banjo onstage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor John McCutcheon smiles as he plays the banjo onstage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
David McCullough speaks at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageDavid McCullough speaks at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
An attentive crowd listens to an author speak at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAn attentive crowd listens to an author speak at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Author and historian David McCullough signs a book for festivalgoers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAuthor and historian David McCullough signs a book for festivalgoers at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Audience members give author David McCullough a standing ovation at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageAudience members give author David McCullough a standing ovation at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington shakes author David McCullough’s hand as he exits the 2011 National Book Festival stage. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageLibrarian of Congress Dr. James Billington shakes author David McCullough’s hand as he exits the 2011 National Book Festival stage. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Children race in the grass at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageChildren race in the grass at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
The Washington Monument overlooks the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler Web PageThe Washington Monument overlooks the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Barry Wheeler -
Three young people smile in the crowd of the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers Web PageThree young people smile in the crowd of the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers -
Poet Terrance Hayes presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers Web PagePoet Terrance Hayes presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers -
Author Yusef Komunyakaa presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers Web PageAuthor Yusef Komunyakaa presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers -
Audience members at the 2011 National Book Festival smile as they listen to a speaker. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers Web PageAudience members at the 2011 National Book Festival smile as they listen to a speaker. Photo credit: Cecelia Rogers -
Crowd at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageCrowd at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
Cartoonist and graphic novelist Richard Thompson presents his work at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageCartoonist and graphic novelist Richard Thompson presents his work at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
Graphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi draws live in front of an audience at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageGraphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi draws live in front of an audience at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
Graphic novelist Kazy Kibuishi draws live in front of an audience at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageGraphic novelist Kazy Kibuishi draws live in front of an audience at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
A child throws a hula hoop around the neck of a fake horse outside at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim Web PageA child throws a hula hoop around the neck of a fake horse outside at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adriel Bettelheim -
Two kids pose with a penguin at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks Web PageTwo kids pose with a penguin at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks -
Two children pose with a PBS Kids mascot at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks Web PageTwo children pose with a PBS Kids mascot at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks -
Author Susan Cooper participates in the book signing at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks Web PageAuthor Susan Cooper participates in the book signing at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks -
Two men read in line at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks Web PageTwo men read in line at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Adrienne Brooks -
Festivalgoers peruse the Sunday book signing schedule at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro Web PageFestivalgoers peruse the Sunday book signing schedule at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro -
Author Terry McMillan presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro Web PageAuthor Terry McMillan presents at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro -
2011 National Book Festival volunteers pose with the Braille edition of the festival program. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro Web Page2011 National Book Festival volunteers pose with the Braille edition of the festival program. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro -
Author and historian David McCullough is interviewed onstage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro Web PageAuthor and historian David McCullough is interviewed onstage at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Nancy Alfaro -
A child smiles as she holds a book at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Paul Morigi Web PageA child smiles as she holds a book at the 2011 National Book Festival. Photo credit: Paul Morigi
