Book Events: Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2025 and 2026)
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4 Events Found in District of Columbia

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
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009
Hosted by: Hurston/Wright Foundation
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Website: Hurston/Wright Legacy Awards
Email: info@hurstonwright.org
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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Magical Mirrors Book Fair
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe
2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia
Dates: Friday, December 15, 2023 to Sunday, December 17, 2023
Website: Magical Mirrors Book Fair
Phone: 202-234-4755
Description:
Magical Mirrors Children’s Book Fair features books full of images and imaginations of children of the African Diaspora.
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Library of Congress National Book Festival
Washington Convention Center
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
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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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