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2011 National Book Festival

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A Word of Thanks

If you were able to join us on the National Mall on Sept. 24-25, we’re very grateful that you made our first two-day National Book Festival a big success. “Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters-- such as David M. Rubenstein and Target -- and the more than 1,100 volunteers who give their time to make this event possible, we can look forward to this beloved celebration of reading and literacy for years to come,” said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.

Read the wrap-up news release on the 2011 National Book Festival.

Latest Author Videos

If you weren’t able to join us in person, you can still enjoy most of the presentations via our series of National Book Festival webcasts. New webcasts will be launched each week until all are available. Check back often, or subscribe to our webcast email service or RSS feed.

The National Book
Festival Starts In

Photo Gallery

Thousands of book-lovers of all ages enjoyed two days of festivities featuring more than 100 authors, poets, illustrators and entertainers.

View the photo gallery