Book Events: Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2023 and 2024)
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3 Events Found in District of Columbia

Library of Congress National Book Festival
Washington Convention Center
Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
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Website: Library of Congress National Book Festival
Email: bookfest@loc.gov
Description:
Mark your calendars for the 18th Library of Congress National Book Festival, Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Washington Convention Center. Follow the excitement via our hashtag, #NatBookFest.
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Literary Hill BookFest
Hosted by: Capitol Hill
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
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Website: Literary Hill BookFest
Email: info@literarybookfestival.org
Description:
Meet some of your favorite authors of fiction, history, memior, poetry, children's literature, politics, mystery and more.
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Hurston/Wright Legacy Awards Ceremony
Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle, NW Washington, DC 20005, Washington, District of Columbia
Hosted by: Hurston/Wright Foundation
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Website: Hurston/Wright Legacy Awards Ceremony
Description:
Named for literary geniuses, Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright, the Hurston/Wright Foundation was founded in 1990. Hurston/Wright was established to be a resource center for training and a gateway to ensure the unique experience and voice of African Americans in literature.
The Hurston/Wright Foundation is a literary education institution committed to the development, dissemination and preservation of literature with a focus on the contributions of African American writers. By preserving and honoring African Americans in literature, the Foundation ensures this vital part of American literature will continue to remain available to all readers.
The Hurston/Wright Foundation serves aspiring and emerging writers, published authors, readers and supporters of Black literature. Hurston/Wright programs, awards, special events and literary resources aim to impact the literature community and those who contribute to the enrichment of it.
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