Book Fairs and Festivals Schedule

Week of April 29 through May 6

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 4
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Lectures in History Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New OrleansTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in ... Tulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans. 8:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United NewsreelThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, ... This U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 29 min.NATO 1949 Founding 75th AnniversarySecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception ... Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
9:29 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson's LegacyAtlantic Staff Writer David Frum - speaking from Woodrow Wilson's Washington, D.C., home - ... Atlantic Staff Writer David Frum - speaking from Woodrow Wilson's Washington, D.C., home - reconsidered the 28th president's legacy, including his efforts to persuade the U.S. to join the League of Nations and the segregated federal government of his time. 10:40 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.Reel America Understanding Tornados - 1975This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of ... This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Lectures in History Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New OrleansTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in ... Tulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans.
11:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United NewsreelThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, ... This U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2024Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and ... Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and Sources, for the AP US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents. 1:03 PM EDTApprox. 22 min.NATO 1949 Founding 75th AnniversarySecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception ... Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
1:25 PM EDTApprox. 34 min.Reel America "A Right to Health, Neighborhood Health Centers in Profile" - 1969This U.S. government documentary promotes Office of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Health ... This U.S. government documentary promotes Office of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Health Centers by profiling several in major cities and rural areas. The film argues that many lower income residents lack basic healthcare and instead seek help in emergency rooms when they are sick. There were 36 Neighborhood Health Centers when the film was produced. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, 29 million people are now served in more than 12,000 communities nationwide. 1:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.The Civil War Tom Wheeler, "Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails"Author Tom Wheeler talked about how Abraham Lincoln used the new technology of the telegraph to ... Author Tom Wheeler talked about how Abraham Lincoln used the new technology of the telegraph to communicate directly with his Union generals and helped win the Civil War. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event. 3:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Brady Crytzer, "The Whiskey Rebellion"Author Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a ... Author Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a government tax on liquor. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania hosted this event.
4:05 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.2024 Bancroft Prize for HistoryColumbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2024 winners, authors Elliott West ... Columbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2024 winners, authors Elliott West ("Continental Reckoning") and Carolyn Eisenberg ("Fire and Rain"). 4:50 PM EDTApprox. 40 min.1970 Kent State PhotographsHoward Ruffner talked about the photos he took on May 4, 1970 when National Guard troops shot and ... Howard Ruffner talked about the photos he took on May 4, 1970 when National Guard troops shot and killed four students at Kent State University in Ohio during an anti-Vietnam War protest. A student and photographer for the college newspaper at the time, one of his photos was used on the cover of Life magazine. His book about his experience is titled, "Moments of Truth: A Photographer's Experience of Kent State 1970." 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"The historical legacy of singer Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," her lament about the lynchings ... The historical legacy of singer Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," her lament about the lynchings of African Americans, was considered in a conversation that included the composer's son. Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute in New York hosted this event.
7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Congress Investigates 1975 U.S. Intelligence Activities HearingsIn 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-ID) examined alleged abuses within the ... In 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-ID) examined alleged abuses within the U.S. intelligence community. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Lectures in History Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New OrleansTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in ... Tulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans. 8:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United NewsreelThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, ... This U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
9:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.NATO 1949 Founding 75th AnniversarySecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception ... Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II. 9:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson's LegacyAtlantic Staff Writer David Frum - speaking from Woodrow Wilson's Washington, D.C., home - ... Atlantic Staff Writer David Frum - speaking from Woodrow Wilson's Washington, D.C., home - reconsidered the 28th president's legacy, including his efforts to persuade the U.S. to join the League of Nations and the segregated federal government of his time. 10:40 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Reel America Understanding Tornados - 1975This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of ... This NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Lectures in History Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New OrleansTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in ... Tulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans. 11:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United NewsreelThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, ... This U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
Sunday, May 5
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2024Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and ... Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and Sources, for the AP US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents. 1:03 AM EDTApprox. 22 min.NATO 1949 Founding 75th AnniversarySecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception ... Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II. 1:25 AM EDTApprox. 35 min.Reel America "A Right to Health, Neighborhood Health Centers in Profile" - 1969This U.S. government documentary promotes Office of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Health ... This U.S. government documentary promotes Office of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Health Centers by profiling several in major cities and rural areas. The film argues that many lower income residents lack basic healthcare and instead seek help in emergency rooms when they are sick. There were 36 Neighborhood Health Centers when the film was produced. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, 29 million people are now served in more than 12,000 communities nationwide.
2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.The Civil War Tom Wheeler, "Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails"Author Tom Wheeler talked about how Abraham Lincoln used the new technology of the telegraph to ... Author Tom Wheeler talked about how Abraham Lincoln used the new technology of the telegraph to communicate directly with his Union generals and helped win the Civil War. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event. 3:06 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Brady Crytzer, "The Whiskey Rebellion"Author Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a ... Author Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a government tax on liquor. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania hosted this event. 4:06 AM EDTApprox. 44 min.2024 Bancroft Prize for HistoryColumbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2024 winners, authors Elliott West ... Columbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2024 winners, authors Elliott West ("Continental Reckoning") and Carolyn Eisenberg ("Fire and Rain").
4:50 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.1970 Kent State PhotographsHoward Ruffner talked about the photos he took on May 4, 1970 when National Guard troops shot and ... Howard Ruffner talked about the photos he took on May 4, 1970 when National Guard troops shot and killed four students at Kent State University in Ohio during an anti-Vietnam War protest. A student and photographer for the college newspaper at the time, one of his photos was used on the cover of Life magazine. His book about his experience is titled, "Moments of Truth: A Photographer's Experience of Kent State 1970." 5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"The historical legacy of singer Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," her lament about the lynchings ... The historical legacy of singer Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," her lament about the lynchings of African Americans, was considered in a conversation that included the composer's son. Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute in New York hosted this event. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Congress Investigates 1975 U.S. Intelligence Activities HearingsIn 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-ID) examined alleged abuses within the ... In 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-ID) examined alleged abuses within the U.S. intelligence community.
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the ... Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event. 9:05 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from ... Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. 10:02 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & ... New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.
11:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the ... Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event. 12:05 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from ... Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. 1:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & ... New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.
2:01 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Race, Technology and Social MediaAuthors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina ... Authors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina Love ("Punished for Dreaming") discussed how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City. 2:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.The Healing Power of LiteratureAuthors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community"), Marita Golden ("The Strong Black Woman") ... Authors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community"), Marita Golden ("The Strong Black Woman") Kevin Powell ("The Kevin Powell Reader") discussed how writing can foster empathy and solace. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City. 4:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.Chronicling the Black ExperienceAuthors Victoria Christopher Murray ("The First Ladies") , Pamela Newkirk ("Diversity, Inc.") , ... Authors Victoria Christopher Murray ("The First Ladies") , Pamela Newkirk ("Diversity, Inc.") , Thabiti Lewis ("Black People Are My Business") and Khalil Gibran Muhammad ("The Condemnation of Blackness") discussed how Black writers have written about Black history and activism. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
6:05 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Kara Alaimo, "Over the Influence" & Kate Manne, "Unshrinking"Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo ("Over the Influence") and Cornell University ... Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo ("Over the Influence") and Cornell University professor Kate Manne ("Unshrinking") discussed the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia. The Strand bookstore in New York City hosted this event. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Leah Payne, "God Gave Rock & Roll to You"Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the ... Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. This event was hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the ... Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
9:05 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from ... Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. 10:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & ... New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the ... Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
Monday, May 6
12:06 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from ... Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. 1:02 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & ... New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Race, Technology and Social MediaAuthors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina ... Authors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina Love ("Punished for Dreaming") discussed how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
2:58 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.The Healing Power of LiteratureAuthors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community"), Marita Golden ("The Strong Black Woman") ... Authors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community"), Marita Golden ("The Strong Black Woman") Kevin Powell ("The Kevin Powell Reader") discussed how writing can foster empathy and solace. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City. 4:19 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 46 min.Chronicling the Black ExperienceAuthors Victoria Christopher Murray ("The First Ladies") , Pamela Newkirk ("Diversity, Inc.") , ... Authors Victoria Christopher Murray ("The First Ladies") , Pamela Newkirk ("Diversity, Inc.") , Thabiti Lewis ("Black People Are My Business") and Khalil Gibran Muhammad ("The Condemnation of Blackness") discussed how Black writers have written about Black history and activism. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City. 6:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Kara Alaimo, "Over the Influence" & Kate Manne, "Unshrinking"Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo ("Over the Influence") and Cornell University ... Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo ("Over the Influence") and Cornell University professor Kate Manne ("Unshrinking") discussed the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia. The Strand bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
7:00 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Leah Payne, "God Gave Rock & Roll to You"Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the ... Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. This event was hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky.