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    After Words with Marie Arana

    Writer Marie Arana shared stories and little-known histories of the diverse Latino population of America, the fastest-growing minority in the U.S. She was interviewed by American University’…

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    Life in a World War II Japanese Internment Camp

    Andrea Warren talked about her book, Enemy Child: The Story of Norman Mineta, a Boy Imprisoned in a Japanese American Internment Camp During World War II. Mr. Mineta joined the discussion to…

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    Discussion on Reinventing the Book Festival for the Virtual World

    panel discussion on Ray Bradbury. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.

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    The Nickel Boys

    Award-winning author Colson Whitehead discussed his book, The Nickel Boys. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.

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    Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars

    NASA astronaut and scientist Kate Greene recalled her experiences living in a simulated Martian environment. This event was hosted by the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

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    Author and Historian Jill Lepore on the Historical Legacy of COVID-19

    Author and historian Jill Lepore offered her thoughts on the historical legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.

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    Author Discussion on the History of Pandemics

    Author Marie Arana and Library of Congress curator John Hessler discussed the history of global pandemics. This was a virtual program hosted by the Library of Congress.

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    Silver, Sword, and Stone

    Marie Arana talked about her book, Silver, Sword, and Stone: Three Crucibles in the Latin American Story, in which she provided a history of Latin America. She spoke at the Wisconsin Book Fe…

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    The Lost Art of Scripture

    Theologian Karen Armstrong talked about her book, The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts, in which she argued that religious texts have been misused by fundamentalists through …

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    The Pioneers

    David McCullough talked about his book, The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West, in which he recounted the pioneers who settled the Northwest Terri…

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    Memorial Service for Former Librarian of Congress James Billington

    Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and others paid tribute to the late James Billington, who served …

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    Where the Past Begins

    Novelist Amy Tan reflected on her writing life at the 18th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

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    National Book Festival Preview

    Marie Arana spoke by telephone about that day’s 16th annual National Book Festival. She talked about how the festival had changed over the years.

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    Bolivar: American Liberator

    Marie Arana, former editor in chief of The Washington Post’s Book World, talked about her book, Bolivar: American Liberator, in which she recalls the life of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830). Boliv…

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    Bolivar

    Marie Arana talked about her book, Bolivar: American Liberator, in which she recalls the life of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830). Bolivar, a Venezuelan general dubbed “The George Washington of Sou…

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    Children of the Days

    Eduardo Galeano talked about his book on world history, Children of the Days: A Calendar of Human History, in which he writes about different historical events that happened on each day of t…

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    Challenges Facing the Publishing Industry

    Panelists talked about the history of the publishing industry and its current ability to respond to market challenges. Among the topics they addressed were the growing use of electronic and …

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    Steve Jobs

    Walter Isaacson talked about the personal life, professional career, inspiration, and legacy of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Computers. He responded to questions from members of the a…

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    The Destiny of the Republic

    Candice Millard talked about her book, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President. In her book she tells the story of the assassination of James A. Ga…

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    Wild Bill Donovan

    Douglas Waller talked about his biography Wild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created the OSS and Modern American Espionage. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was…

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