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Program Poetry & Literature

About This Program

Mac Barnett, 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

Meet Barnett and explore his platform: Behold, The Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See.

Library Awards 2024 Bobbitt Prize to Arthur Sze

Learn more about the prize.

James McBride

James McBride Awarded the 2024 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

Learn more about McBride.

Signature Project for U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Launched

Learn more about the project, “You Are Here.”

Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature

Listen to historic recordings by Audre Lorde, Kurt Vonnegut, Adrienne Rich, Robert Hayden, and many more.

The Library of Congress promotes poetry and literature year-round through our online and in-person programs, our honors and prizes, and our ambassadors.

Start Your Literary Journey

Watch Take a front row seat at events with literary luminaries—no matter where you live.
Listen Tune in and discover the literary voices that speak directly to you.
Explore Join our poets laureate as they engage communities across the country.