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2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival
SAVE THE DATE: September 21-22, 2013 on the National Mall
Celebrate the Book with Two Days of Writers, Poets & Pavilions
Come to the 13th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are honorary chairs for the event. Festival poster by Suzy Lee.
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This year's festival will feature authors, poets and illustrators in several pavilions. Festival-goers can meet and hear firsthand from their favorite poets and authors, get books signed, hear special entertainment, have photos taken with storybook characters and participate in a variety of activities.
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News from the Festival
April 9, 2013
First Batch of Authors for 2013 National Book Festival
April 9, 2013
Notable Authors to Appear at 2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival
February 19, 2013
Library of Congress National Book Festival Slated for Sept. 21-22
February 19, 2003
National Book Festival: Save the Date, Take the Survey
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