Upcoming Events: Poets Laureate in Conversation; Authors Celebrate New Experiential Gallery

Upcoming Author Events

Arthur Sze and Simon Armitage at the Library of Congress

A Conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and U.K. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage

April 30, 7:00 p.m.

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U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and U.K. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will join the stage for the first time, to discuss their new books: Sze's "Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry" and Armitage's "Gilgamesh: A New Verse Translation." A book signing will follow. To attend in person, a free ticket is required.

This event will be livestreamed at this link.

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Calling All Kids and Kids at Heart: Celebrate the Opening of the Library's New Experiential Gallery with Two Special Events

A new gallery designed for children and teens with their families and school groups is opening at the Library of Congress! Celebrate The Source: Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery with these two author events.

The Power of Make Believe with Mac Barnett

May 7, 7:00 p.m.

2025–2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett will champion the power and joy of imagination, discovery and storytelling. Barnett will discuss his new book "Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children" with NPR’s Jenn White, share insights from his research journey, and make the case for children’s literature as a worthy and essential art form. A book signing will follow.

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Comics with Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud

May 9, 2:00 p.m.

Join bestselling co-creators Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist Scott McCloud as they talk about their middle grade graphic novel, "The Cartoonists Club." Participate in an exciting interactive program that includes inspiration for coming up with ideas for comics, live drawing and a Q&A, followed by a meet and greet with the authors.

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2026 National Book Festival Date Announced! Plus: Learn About Exhibiting at the Festival This Year

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!

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