Upcoming author events at the Library of Congress: a Literary Prize winner, a Civil Rights Movement icon, and more.

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Upcoming Author Programs An Evening with Geraldine Brooks, Recepient of Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction Join a conversation with the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner, beloved bestselling novelist Geraldine Brooks, and book critic Ron Charles. Brooks is the author of six novels, including “Horse,” “People of the Book,” “Year of Wonders” and the Pulitzer Prize-winning “March.” Her latest book is “Memorial Days: A Memoir.” Book sales and signing to follow. Also enjoy the weekly Live! at the Library activities and refreshments in the Great Hall. This event is free, but tickets are required. Get your ticket For more information: Read the press release: Geraldine Brooks to Receive 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction Watch her video: Geraldine Brooks appears at 2025 National Book Festival in conversation with John Williams  Learn more: Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction Family Day: "Carlotta's Special Dress" in Civil Rights History Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest of the Little Rock Nine, visits the Library to share "Carlotta's Special Dress," her personal story about a home-made dress and the historic fight to attend an all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas, along with illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton. A book signing will follow. This is event is part of the June Family Day: 250 Years of American Fashion. Families can draw inspiration from collections displays of the Library’s fashion holdings and create their own designs. This event is free, but tickets are required. Get your ticket In Case You Missed It Check out the videos from recent author events: Nobel Laureate Poets: Gabriela Mistral, Nelly Sachs, Wisława Szymborska A Conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and U.K. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage Watch other author event videos 2026 National Book Festival Date Announced!  Save the date: the Library of Congress will host the 2026 National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Washington E. Washington Convention Center!   Read the blog

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