PR: 2011 National Book Festival presents new Graphic Novel pavilion

This year's National Book Festival will devote an entire pavilion to Graphic Novelists.

 

Now in its 11^th year, the Library of Congress' National Book Festival is taking place Sept. 24-25 making this the first-ever, two-day festival.  This extra day has allowed the Library to invite even more authors and create specialized pavilions, like the Graphic Novel Pavilion, which will be featured on Sunday the 24^th. This annual celebration of reading and literacy is co-chaired by President and Mrs. Obama and features over 100 renowned authors, presenting their works and signing books.

 

The Graphic Novel Pavilion will host five popular novelists:

·         Richard Thompson- author of the syndicated comic strip, Cul de Sac and winner of the 2011 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist.

·         Kazu Kibuishi- writer and illustrator of the Amulet series.

·         Allen Say- former Caldecott medalist will present his new work, Drawing from Memory.

·         Rachel Renee Russell- author and illustrator of the Dork Diaries series.

·         Eric Wright- author and illustrator of the Frankie Pickle series.

 

When:              September 24-25, 2011
9/24: 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.

9/25: 1:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. 

 

Where:            The National Mall between 9^th and 14^th Streets

Washington, D.C. 

 

Visit www.loc.gov/bookfest for additional information