National Book Festival

National Book Festival

The National Book Festival is an annual event held in Washington, D.C.. Numerous authors, poets, and illustrators are invited to the festival for book signings and public readings. This year's festival will be held on September 27, 2008 in the National Mall.

Fast Facts

Free admission
Date: September 27, 2008
Location: National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Organized by: Library of Congress
Hosted by: Laura Bush
Inaugural year: 2001
Over 120,000 attended the festival in 2007

Festival History

The first National Book Festival was held in 2001 at the Library of Congress and around the U.S. Capitol. It was organized by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, both of whom have continued in their roles ever since.

2008 Authors

To be announced

2007 Authors

Categories

Literature | News | U.S. Government

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Official Site: National Book Festival
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