2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival

Create your National Book Festival experience with the Library of Congress in 2021 by engaging in author conversations online, watching the PBS Books special, listening to an NPR podcast series and attending a ticketed event at the Library. Join the Library of Congress for an expanded festival, September 17-26, a 10-day event with the theme, “Open a Book, Open the World.” Learn more

Every year at the National Book Festival, the Library of Congress’ Center for the Book features a book from each of its affiliate Centers for the Book, representing their local literary heritage either from a state or territory of the United States. These books may represent and celebrate local culture and heritage. The Nevada Center for the Book is proud to feature Ellen Hopkins and her novel, Closer to Nowhere, as our selection for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Learn more