Tag: national_book_festival

Andrew Bannecker Unveils Vibrant Poster for 2026 National Book Festival

2 Jul 2026 10:26 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Andrew Bannecker's vibrant design for the 2026 National Book Festival poster has been revealed by the Library of Congress. His artwork, celebrating reading's power, will feature at the August 22 festival in Washington D.C., part of the America 250 celebration.

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Ann Patchett to Receive 2026 Library of Congress Fiction Prize

23 Jun 2026 11:55 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Ann Patchett will receive the 2026 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction at the National Book Festival on August 22. The award honors literary mastery and originality, with Acting Librarian Robert R. Newlen praising Patchett's evocative novels.

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