Celebrating 25 Years of the Library of Congress National Book Festival
The Library of Congress is marking the 25th anniversary of its National Book Festival, a celebration that brings together authors, readers, and book lovers to celebrate the power of literature. This year's festival will take place on September 6, 2025, and to commemorate the occasion, the Library is highlighting two videos each week from past National Book Festivals, from 2001 to 2024.
Key Takeaways:
- The Library of Congress National Book Festival will celebrate its 25th year on September 6, 2025.
- The festival will highlight two videos each week from past National Book Festivals, from 2001 to 2024.
- The videos will feature one adult book event and one children's book event from each year.
- Leslie Jordan, an Emmy-winning actor and comedian, will be featured in a video reminiscing about his time on "Will & Grace" and sharing hilarious tales from his life.
- Tui T. Sutherland, a children's book author, will be featured in a video looking back on the last ten years of her "Wings of Fire" series, from its conception to its current status.
- Sutherland is also a Jeopardy champion, winning over $46,000 in two days.
- The videos will be showcased on the 2025 National Book Festival website.
Statistics:
- The National Book Festival will be marking its 25th year in 2025.
- The festival will highlight 48 videos from past National Book Festivals (24 weeks * 2 videos per week).
- Leslie Jordan has over 5 million followers on Instagram.
- Tui T. Sutherland has won over $46,000 on Jeopardy.
- The "Wings of Fire" series has been a New York Times bestseller.
Sources:
- Library of Congress News Release (2025)
- 2025 National Book Festival website
- Instagram (Leslie Jordan)
- 2021 National Book Festival website
- Video of Leslie Jordan reminiscing about his time on "Will & Grace"
- Video of Tui T. Sutherland looking back on the "Wings of Fire" series
- Jeopardy (Tui T. Sutherland's game)
- New York Times (bestseller list)