This year’s National Book Festival took place on Saturday, August 12 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., and drew tens of thousands of visitors, including hordes of children’s and YA book fans. Here we present a selection of photos of authors and illustrators who gave presentations, read from their books, autographed, and mingled with fans.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden welcomes guests to the National Book Festival. Photo: Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
Elizabeth Acevedo (l.) and Jason Reynolds chatting during their NBF panel. Photo: Dave Myles/Library of Congress.
Lane Smith (l.) and Doug Salati with their books, Stickler Loves the World and Hot Dog, preparing to speak to kids.
Authors Karen M. McManus (c.) and Nick Brooks (r.) in a discussion called “I’m Already Stressed About Homework. You Need Me to Solve a Mystery Too?,” moderated by Monica Valentine (l.) from the Library of Congress Informal Learning Office.
James E. Ransome (l.) and Lesa Cline-Ransome presenting their picture book The Story of the Saxophone at the NBF’s Story District.
Chasten Buttigieg (r.), author of I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults, speaking with CBS News correspondent David Begnaud. Photo: Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
Sayantani DasGupta signing books for readers. Photo: Edmond Joe/Library of Congress.
Joy Harjo reading from her picture book Remember, illustrated by Michaela Goade.
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina (l.) moderating a discussion with Erica S. Perl (c.) and R.J. Palacio (r.) about the new novel adaptation of Palacio’s graphic novel White Bird. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
Gary D. Schmidt reading his picture book, Almost Time.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka (l.) (Sunshine) and Pedro Martín (Mexikid) giving a presentation. Photo: Kimberly Powell/Library of Congress.
Grace Lin signing the NBF guest book.
