Welcome

Welcome to the Library of Congress National Book Festival Kids and Teachers web site – your key to joining thousands of book lovers in this annual celebration. Save the date, this year the festival will take place September 21-22, 2013 on the National Mall.

Last year's lineup included great authors like Walter Dean Myers, May Pope Osborne, R.L. Stine, and Anna Dewdney that you can start reading today. Check out all of last year’s festival authors below and stay tuned for the 2013 lineup to be announced!

National Book Festival special events for kids

Download your Children’s Guide to the National Book Festival