Create a personalized experience with the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival in 2021 by engaging in author conversations online, watching the broadcast special on PBS, listening to NPR podcasts, tuning in to Washington Post Live author interviews and attending a ticketed event at the Library. Full interviews with each author will be featured in on-demand videos through the National Book Festival website at loc.gov/bookfest and will be released Sept. 17.
The Festival, Sept. 17-26, is a 10-day event with the theme, “Open a Book, Open the World.” Investigate the “Festival Near You” page on the festival website. Searchable by state, it will highlight associated book festival events across the country. Kick-off is September 12 hosted by LaVar Burton on PBS at 6 PM EDT.