Book festival scheduled for September 27

The 2008 U.S. National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held on Saturday, September 27, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The festival will feature more than 70 award-winning authors, poets, and illustrators in the following pavilions: History & Biography, Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Fantasy, Mysteries & Thrillers, Home & Family, and Poetry.

"We are pleased to present the Library's book festival for the eighth year," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. "Last year, more than 120,000 people joined us on the Mall to celebrate books and reading. No matter your age, no matter your interests--you'll find books and authors to fascinate you."

For further information, visit the festival's website.