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Come join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th, as we celebrate the vibrant literary culture of Capitol Hill at our “home” in D.C.’s historic Eastern Market! Meet some of your favorite authors of fiction, history, memoir, poetry, children’s literature, politics, mystery and moreAuthor Talks
Lively panel discussions featuring notable BookFest authors, free and open to all
11:10 – Fresh Takes From Children's Authors
11:55 – American Portrait: Our Shared and Varied History
12:45 – Sleuths, Spies and Suspects: Putting the Who in Whodunit
1:35 – The Story of Us: How Culture In Its Many Forms Shapes Literature
2:20 – From the Page to the Screen: Writing and Adapting for Film and Television
Activities for Children
Visit the Children’s Corner for coloring pages, poetry and opportunities to preview books on sale. Learn more about Frankie and Friends, building communities, What Jewish Looks Like, diving, the White House Clubhouse, and The Hundred Choices Department Store. Authors will be nearby to sign books, answer questions and meet readers! Activities and events will take place in the Children’s Corner as visitors pass through, so visit us on your own schedule! Be sure to catch our Children’s Panel, too!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eastern Market, 225 7th St SE,Washington D.C., Washington, United States
