http://www.loc.gov/rss/cfb/news.xml The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress promotes books, reading, libraries and literacy through its many programs, as well as through its website at Read.gov, which offers resources specifically tailored for Kids, Teens, Adults and Parents & Teachers. Also, learn about Center for the Book activities. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24:55 GMT Center for the Book and Read.Gov Feeds http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.read.gov/exquisite-corpse/episode4.html Episode 4 of the exciting Exquisite Corpse Adventure is now available, by Susan Cooper, with an illustration by Timothy Basil Ering. It features a roller-skating baby! Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24:34 GMT http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2009/09-197.html Carl Reiner, a giant of American comedy for nearly six decades, will speak at the Library of Congress at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26 as part of the Books &amp; Beyond author series sponsored by the Library’s Center for the Book. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be in the Montpelier Room of the Library’s James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E. in Washington (doors will open at 12:30 p.m.) Following his talk, Reiner will sign his recently published book "Just Desserts" as well as his children’s book "Tell Me a Scary Story, But Not TOO Scary" beginning at 2 p.m. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:44:42 GMT http://www.read.gov/fiction/ The fiction collections of the Library of Congress comprise large bodies of writing, both American and international. The Library's Manuscript Division houses original manuscripts and other documents such as correspondence of many American fiction writers, such as Herman Melville and Mark Twain. The division also has significant collections of the works of Ralph Ellison, Bernard Malamud and Philip Roth -- all of whom have won the National Book Award. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:43:23 GMT http://www.read.gov/events/ New Books &amp; Beyond events have been added to the Center for the Book Calendar. All are free and open to the public. <br> <br>Also, check out the Books &amp; Beyond book club on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com and search for Books and Beyond. Here you will find discussions for upcoming events and webcasts of past events with their own discussions. <br> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:50:27 GMT http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2009/09-183.html The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress is launching a new website dedicated to literature and reading, with pages specifically designed for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Parents &amp; Educators. It also features an exclusive story for kids, teens and readers of all ages by some of America's best writers and illustrators. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:18:10 GMT