November/December 2011 - Vol. 70, Nos. 11-12
2011 National Book Festival
Cover Story
The 2011 National
Book Festival expanded to Sunday and filled the National Mall
in Washington with booklovers of all ages.
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SMORGASBOARD
Three new “mini-pavilions” put the spotlight on poetry, graphic novels and cutting-edge fiction. -
MAKING THE PILGRIMAGE
Booklovers from across America and around the world have made the Library’s National Book Festival an annual tradition. -
FUN FOR THE FAMILY
The new Target Family Storytelling Stage debuted at this year’s festival, with entertainers bringing reading, fun and song to a young audience. -
SOUL OF THE ARTIST
Artist Jon J. Muth brought his unique visual sensibilities to this year’s National Book Festival poster. -
A DAY AT THE LIBRARY
The work of the Library—past, present and future—was on display at this year’s Library of Congress pavilion at the festival. -
HOME AT LAST
The Library’s “Gateway to Knowledge” traveling exhibition finished its year-long tour of 90 American towns with a welcome reception at the National Book Festival. -
SESQUICENTENNIAL VOLUMES
Two new publications draw material from the Library’s unparalleled Civil War collections. -
ART OF AGES, ART OF NOW
A new exhibition highlights recent acquisitions of comic art and caricature in a presentation of “Timely and Timeless” work.