Looking to meet some of your favorite authors, NBA stars, or characters from your favorite PBS kid’s shows this weekend? The Library of Congress and first lady (and former librarian) Laura Bush bring the 2004 National Book Festival to the Mall on Saturday. Now in its fourth year, the festival features more than 70 writers from across the literary spectrum. Notables appearing include R.L. Stine, E.L. Konigsburg, Joyce Carol Oates, Clive Cussler, Azar Nafisi, Anna Quindlen, Neal Gaiman, and Ted Kooser.
Other featured pavilions at the Book Festival include a Pavilion of the States, highlighting local writers from all 50 states, the territories, and the District; the Let’s Read America pavilion, with appearances by Sesame Street’s Grover, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Mr. McFeely from Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood; and the Library of Congress pavilion, which features exhibits on the LOC’s Veteran’s History Project and the Voices of Civil Rights project. The festival will also feature a book signing pavilion opening, a bookstore, and complete coverage on C-SPAN’s Book TV.
