National Book Festival - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/10528.xml 2006 National Book Festival - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 http://www.prweb.com/userfiles/200607/loc_logo.jpg Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/ Legendary Musician Stevie Wonder Debuts Original Song at the Library of Congress Feb. 23 http://www.prweb.com/releases/stevie-wonder-library/22009/prweb2139274.htm Stevie Wonder, recipient of the second annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, performs for the first time Feb. 23 his highly anticipated new musical composition. Later this week, President Barack Obama to present Mr. Wonder with the prestigious Gershwin Award in a special tribute concert at the White House. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/stevie-wonder-library/22009/prweb2139274.htm National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition Opens Feb. 12, 2009, at the Library of Congress http://www.prweb.com/releases/LincolnBicentennial/01272009/prweb1916694.htm Exhibition showcases Lincoln's life through rarely seen period documents, letters and artifacts (PRWeb Jan 27, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/LincolnBicentennial/01272009/prweb1916694.htm Library of Congress Unveils Interactive Online Customization Features for Visitors, Extends Hours for the Public http://www.prweb.com/releases/PassportToKnowledge/11202008/prweb1647044.htm "Passport to Knowledge" allows visitors to build individual collections of Library's treasures; "Knowledge Quest" game an exciting journey of discovery (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/PassportToKnowledge/11202008/prweb1647044.htm National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition Opens Feb. 12, 2009, At The Library of Congress http://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress/abraham-lincoln/prweb1541734.htm Library of Congress announces the opening of "With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" on Feb. 12, 2009, in celebration of the 200th birthday of America's 16th president. The exhibit will be at the Library of Congress through May 9, 2009, after which it will travel to five U.S. cities. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress/abraham-lincoln/prweb1541734.htm Library of Congress's National Book Festival Attracts More Than 120,000 Book Lovers to the National Mall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1398494.htm "The National Book Festival is a joyous celebration of reading and an inspiration for new generations of creativity," said Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1398494.htm Library of Congress' National Book Festival to Offer Variety of Interactive Family Activities - National Mall, Saturday, September 27 http://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress-book/92008/prweb1378414.htm The Library of Congress' National Book Festival offers fun-filled activities for the whole family. New teen and children's authors, NBA and WNBA players, and popular storybook and television characters to appear on National Mall throughout the day. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress-book/92008/prweb1378414.htm Laura Bush, Jenna Bush to Meet Book-Lovers at Eighth Annual National Book Festival; Young Readers' Toolkit Available http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1305384.htm The 2008 National Book Festival, hosted by the Library of Congress and First Lady Laura Bush, will feature co-authors Mrs. Bush and her daughter, Jenna Bush, on the National Mall Sept. 27; young readers can get ready for the festival using a new toolkit online; new authors and special guests join the lineup. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1305384.htm Library of Congress Adds New Authors to Eighth Annual National Book Festival; Free Podcasts Invite Nationwide Participation in Celebration of Reading http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/Bookfest-Podcasts/prweb1207224.htm The Library of Congress has added new famed authors to the award-wining lineup for the 2008 National Book Festival. Free downloadable podcasts, available on iTunes and the Library's Web site, as well as other interactive features, bring the magic of the National Book Festival to booklovers nationwide. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/Bookfest-Podcasts/prweb1207224.htm Library of Congress Organizes Eighth Annual National Book Festival Hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush on the National Mall; Famed Authors To Participate. http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/National-Book-Festival/prweb1103774.htm The Librarian of Congress and Mrs. Laura Bush invite book lovers of all ages to celebrate reading on the National Mall on Sept. 27. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/National-Book-Festival/prweb1103774.htm Seven New "Living Legends" Honored On April 12 To Commemorate Launch Of "Library Of Congress Experience"; Public Enters Through Ornate Bronze Doors First Time Since 1990 http://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress/42008/prweb843374.htm The Library of Congress will honor seven new "Living Legends" as part of its public celebration on Saturday, April 12, at the Thomas Jefferson Building to commemorate launch of the "Library of Congress Experience." (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress/42008/prweb843374.htm "Library Of Congress Experience" Debuts April 12; Exhibits, Interactives Put Exciting World Of Knowledge At Fingertips http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/32008/prweb785964.htm Library of Congress debuts new "Library of Congress Experience," providing visitors with an inspiring multimedia "overture" on the collections and programs of the Library, and a continuing online educational experience at the upcoming Web site: myLOC.gov. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/32008/prweb785964.htm Library of Congress Named John Hope Franklin and Yu Ying-shih Winners of 2006 John W. Kluge Prize http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480220.htm Historians John Hope Franklin and Yu Ying-shih are the winners of the 2006 John W. Kluge Prize for the study of humanity, which is awarded by the Library of Congress for lifetime achievement in disciplines not covered by the Nobel Prizes. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480220.htm Library of Congress Invites Book Lovers Around the Country to Participate in the 2006 National Book Festival Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439534.htm The 2006 National Book Festival will feature same-day Webcasts from the event, online chats and downloadable podcasts with participating authors. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439534.htm Library of Congress National Book Festival Features Interactive, Family-Centered Activities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb436387.htm Library of Congress National Book Festival invites children and families to discover award-winning authors, reading programs and resources in libraries across the country, lifelong literacy activities and much more. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb436387.htm Library of Congress Announces Award-Winning Authors Participating In Sixth Annual National Book Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416711.htm Library of Congress and Laura Bush invite book lovers of all ages to meet award-winning authors, illustrators and poets to the National Book Festival on the National Mall on Saturday, September 30, 2006. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2006)

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