2009 NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL PAVILIONS AND AUTHORS

TO THE BELTWAY AND BEYOND
Book enthusiasts near and far are given year-round access to the latest book festival information

'SPOKEN FROM THE HEART'
Former First Lady Laura Bush recalls former festivals and events.

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND YOU
The Library’s pavilion invites festivalgoers to experience its collections.

PUZZLING POSTER
Illustrator of this year’s poster, Peter Ferguson, reveals his inspirations.

‘EXQUISITE CORPSE’
A serial adventure online ends with an explosive final episode.

WHODUNNIT
Mystery writers gathered at the Library for a thrilling panel discussion.

AMBASSADOR OF GOOD WILL
Katherine Paterson enchants readers in the Coolidge Auditorium.

NATIONAL BOOKFEST IN THE NEWS

MASTERS OF POETRY
Seven Poets Laureate gathered at the Library for a rare celebration.

NEW PUBLICATION
Works by 43 prominent poets are compiled into a new Poets Laureate anthology.

POET LAUREATE
W.S. Merwin delivers his inaugural reading.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IN THE NEWS

CELEBRATE HERITAGE
Publisher Angela Zavala visited the Library during its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.

NEWS FROM THE CENTER FOR THE BOOK