2019 National Book Festival Gala

Celebrate reading and literacy as Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden hosts the National Book Festival Gala on the eve of the 19th National Book Festival itself. Watch live as the recipients of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards are announced. Enjoy presentations from National Book Festival authors Evan Thomas, R.O. Kwon, Casey Gerald, R.J. Palacio and Richard Ford, recipient of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

David Rubenstein, National Book Festival Board co-chairman and sponsor of the Library's Literacy Awards, will make a special appearance.

Follow the action with #NatBookFest.