Volume 31, No. 36 LIBRARY September 18, 2020 GAZETTEOF CONGRESS A weekly publication for staff INSIDE

Einstein Fellow Arrives Peter DeCraene is the Library’s newest Albert Einstein Distinguished Education Fellow. PAGE 3 National BookNational Festival

Jenna Bush Hager (clockwise from top left), James McBride, Melinda Gates and Jason Reynolds are among many standout authors scheduled for the 2020 National Book Festival. Navigating the 2020 Book

Pandemic Images Sought Festival The Prints and Photographs Division More than 120 writers, poets and illustrators will invites members of the public to share pandemic-related images for inclusion appear during the all-virtual extravaganza. in a new Flickr group. BY WENDI A. MALONEY will be entirely virtual this year. PAGE 3 The 2020 National Book Festival It will take place on Sept. 25–27 and culminate in a national television Explore LOC at the Festival was always going to be special — it’s the 20th year of the much- broadcast on PBS stations. A chance to chat with staff mem- loved annual celebration of books No doubt, many regular festival- bers from across the Library will be a and reading, after all. But exactly goers may worry they will miss highlight of this year's National Book how unique it would be, no one meeting favorite authors in person Festival. could have foreseen. or navigating the happy chaos of PAGE 5 The COVID-19 coronavirus pan- the convention center. Yet, the vir- demic makes it impossible to hold tual version of the festival — titled “Celebrating American Ingenuity” — A Weekend for Books the festival in its usual venue, the Washington, D.C., convention offers new advantages. The lineup of authors to appear at the center, where 200,000-plus book For one, attendees can see every 20th annual National Book Festival on Sept. 25–27 includes festival stalwarts lovers typically come together. It’s author they wish to — no hard as well as newcomers. vast, but there is no way a crowd choices have to be made. For of that size could social distance, PAGE 6 even in that space. So, the festival NBF, CONTINUED ON 4 NOTICES

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2 SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 NEWS New Albert Einstein Fellow Starts Work at Library The Library of Congress has School in Evanston, Illinois. welcomed Peter DeCraene as DeCraene is active in conversa- its newest Albert Einstein Dis- tions regarding equitable access tinguished Education Fellow. to math and computer science DeCraene will work with the education across race and gender. Library’s Learning and Innova- He has spoken at local, state tion Office (LIO) to make primary and national conferences on the sources from the collections more subject and served on the board accessible to teachers nationwide. of directors for the Metropolitan “We have been on a mission for Mathematics Club of Chicago. the past few years to demonstrate In 2011, DeCraene was awarded the value of primary sources the Presidential Award for Excel- Office and Innovation Learning across the curriculum and across lence in Mathematics and Sci- Peter DeCraene the grade spectrum,” Lee Ann ence Teaching, the highest honor The Einstein fellowship program Potter, LIO’s director, said. “We bestowed by the U.S. government allows K–12 educators in science, look forward to working with Peter for K–12 math and science technology, engineering and math to make the treasures of the teachers. fields to spend 11 months working in federal agencies and U.S. con- Library more discoverable, usable DeCraene holds a bachelor’s gressional offices, contributing and valuable — especially for math degree in mathematics and a their knowledge to national edu- teachers!” master’s degree in computer sci- cation programs and education DeCraene has taught mathematics ence from DePaul University and policy efforts. and computer science to middle a certificate of advanced study and high school students for over in educational leadership from More information: science.osti.gov/ 30 years. He has spent the past 23 National Louis University. wdts/einstein ▪ years at Evanston Township High

street scenes. Photos of caregiv- ing, distance learning, new kinds of Library Seeks jobs and daily routines could also work. Pictures that capture grief, Images of the hope, uncertainty, joy. The choices are many. Pandemic To participate, those who already The Library is collaborating with the have a Flickr account can go to photo-sharing site Flickr to expand “COVID-19 American Experiences” its documentation of American (https://bit.ly/2ZqwXv2) and ask to experiences during the COVID-19 join the group. Nonmembers can coronavirus pandemic. Meehleib Tracy set up a free account at https:// www.flickr.com/ and then join the To that end, the Prints and Photo- A masked employee works inside a City Bikes store in the Adams Morgan group. graphs Division is inviting the public neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in Contributors should upload only to contribute photographic and May. graphic arts images to the Flickr images they have created them- group “COVID-19 American Expe- pandemic — although contributions selves. When they contribute up riences” (https://bit.ly/2ZqwXv2). from Library staff continue to be to five images to the group, they Library curators will review submis- welcome. The goal is to create a are giving the Library permis- sions and select images to feature diverse collection that can help sion to add their photography or on Flickr and to preserve in the future generations understand how graphic artwork to its permanent Library’s permanent collections. COVID-19 has affected daily life and collections and to display it on the Library’s website. The Library has already secured communities. pandemic-related collections from What subjects are best? That’s Images that are selected will first nationally recognized artists and up to individual photographers, be shared in the “Galleries from the photographers, and Library staff although it’s important to keep in Library of Congress” Flickr account members have contributed scenes mind that the Library has a fami- and ultimately on the Library’s from the D.C. area. Now, curators ly-friendly Flickr account. Exam- website. ▪ aim to represent more parts of the ples might include pictures related country and more aspects of the to masks, online celebrations or

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NBF, CONTINUED FROM 1 children’s and teen literature. The with sponsors. You can talk with timing — a Friday — coincides with Centers for the Book from around another, no queuing is required. a school day, so teachers and the U.S. You can engage with For yet another, links and interac- students can listen to author talks Library staff to talk about specific tive features will make it possible together. On-demand videos for content areas.” to engage with Library collections children’s and teen stages will be throughout the event — a festival Significant Library collections released at 9 a.m., and live ses- first. materials in an area titled “Explore sions with some of the authors will the Library of Congress” will link to In other ways, the festival experi- follow — among them Gene Luen three newsworthy threads (https:// ence will approximate what fans Yang, the 2016–17 national ambas- go.usa.gov/xGBy6) that thematically have come to expect. There will be sador for young people’s litera- tie together books across the festi- book talks across multiple genres ture, and Mike Curato, whose first val’s stages. — more than 120 writers, poets and graphic novel, “Flamer,” was pub- illustrators are presenting this year lished this month. “Fearless Women” marks the 100th — and audience members will have anniversary this year of women’s Other children’s and teen’s authors opportunities to address ques- suffrage by highlighting books will appear live during the festival’s tions to authors. There will be book by and about strong women for following two days, and videos for buying through Politics and Prose, readers of all ages — from Chelsea all the other festival stages will be the festival’s official bookseller. And Clinton’s new children’s book about released at 9 a.m. on Sept. 26. Live there will be virtual spaces where American Olympians and former sessions will begin at 10 a.m. that attendees can chat with Library Secretary of State Madeleine day and continue through Sunday. staff and festival sponsors and dis- Albright’s memoir about leader- cover an array of fun activities and All on-demand videos will be made ship to Melinda Gates’ book about resources for children and available simultaneously on the women’s empowerment and Erica teachers. platform, the Library’s YouTube Armstrong Dunbar’s account of the page and the National Book Fes- life and times of Harriet Tubman. Live engagement with the festi- tival site, loc.gov/bookfest. So, val will occur through a special “Hearing Black Voices” showcases festivalgoers will have options as National Book Festival platform, Black voices across genres — biog- to where they view prerecorded accessible on the Library’s web- raphy, sci-fi, poetry, memoir. The presentations. site: www.loc.gov/bookfest. lineup of more than a dozen writers Live interaction will occur exclu- includes two-time Pulitzer Prize “The platform aims to provide the sively on the platform, however. winner Colson Whitehead, winner best representation of the amaz- Live sessions will be recorded as of the Library’s 2020 Prize for ing content festival attendees are they occur and posted on the plat- American Fiction, in conversation accustomed to,” Jarrod MacNeil form soon afterward — anywhere with the festival’s literary director, of the Center for Learning, Liter- from an hour to a few hours later, Marie Arana. And Jason Reynolds, acy and Engagement (CLLE) said. depending on a session’s length, to the national ambassador for young He directs the Library’s Signature ensure quality. people's literature, will talk about Programs Office, which manages “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism the festival. Within on-demand videos, no matter where they’re accessed and You,” the young adult title he Once festivalgoers register on the from, pop-ups will invite viewers to co-wrote with National Book Award platform, they can build sched- dig deeper into topics under dis- winner Ibram X. Kendi. ules. All of the authors recorded cussion by accessing Library con- A third theme, “Democracy in the presentations in advance that tent and offerings. Links will open 21st Century,” brings together can be viewed anytime during the in separate browser windows, so books for all ages focusing on festival and afterward. In addi- attendees won’t have to leave the where democracy stands today. tion, dozens will participate in festival. Children’s writer Don Tate will pres- question-and-answer sessions ent the remarkable, little-known each day of the event. Attendees “We’re identifying these neat story of William Still, known as the might want to first add live ques- Library moments within presenta- father of the Underground Railroad. tion-and-answer sessions to their tions, whether it’s an author talking Authors Christopher Caldwell and personal calendars — the festival about copyright or mentioning Thomas Frank will discuss “The schedule lists times for them — being a veteran,” MacNeil said. Road to Populism.” And three of then fill out their calendars with Between author talks, attendees America’s most notable political prerecorded on-demand videos. might choose to engage in favorite journalists — Peter Baker (New York Or, they can forgo a schedule festival activities in a virtual version Times), Susan Glasser (New Yorker) entirely and just follow their of the traditional expo floor. and George Packer (The Atlantic) — interests. “We have spaces for communicat- will explore how Washington works The festival will launch on Sept. ing as if you were walking the expo and the statesmanship necessary 25 with a daylong celebration of floor,” MacNeil said. “You can talk to navigate it.

4 SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 New to the festival this year is the Family, Food and Field stage. It Explore the Library of Congress centers around books about the home, family life and recreation. Throughout the festival, expert • U.S. Copyright Office Jesse Dougherty will present her staff members will be available on • John W. Kluge Center new book, “Buzz Saw: The Improb- a virtual version of the expo floor able Story of How the Washington to chat with attendees and answer • Law Library Nationals Won the World Series,” questions about the Library and • National Library Service for the while Bill Buford will discuss “Dirt: its programs and services. More Blind and Print Disabled Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in than 90 live sessions are sched- Training, Father and Sleuth Looking uled; a complete lineup is available • Preservation Directorate for the Secret of French Cooking.” under the “Explore the Library of • Veterans History Project An all-time favorite festival activ- Congress” subheading at https:// Experiments ity — book signing — will take place go.usa.gov/xGNtf. Here are some Learn about the LC Labs projects: in advance of the festival. Many of the topics and activities that will authors are signing a commemo- be on offer. • Citizen DJ rative 2020 National Book Festival Library Collections • By the People book plate that will be included Explore collections related to: with book purchases while sup- Professional Opportunities plies last. Attendees can buy books • Africa and the Middle East Learn about becoming a part of through links provided with author • Geography and Maps the Library: videos that will take them to the • Work at the Library Politics and Prose online store. • Manuscripts • Internships and Fellowships Toward the end of the live segment • Music of the festival, at 5 p.m. on Sunday • Newspapers and Comics Also available on the virtual ver- afternoon, a systemwide notifica- sion of the expo floor will be fun • Prints and Photographs tion will invite attendees to view activities for families, deep dives the PBS broadcast special on their • Science, Technology and Busines into the festival’s three thematic local stations. At 6 p.m., interactive threads through Library collec- functionality will close down. Programs and Services tions, an area to “discover great Find out about the holdings, ser- reads” from across U.S. states and Unlike in past years, however, vices and expertise of the: offerings from the Library’s festival attendees can end their days with partners. ▪ no regrets: If they missed seeing an • American Folklife Center author during the festival, all is not lost. They can view all the festival content online right away and for as long as they’d like — certainly one of the best benefits of an FEARLESS WOMEN all-virtual festival. The event platform will remain accessible for two months after the festival itself, and videos will be available in perpetuity through the Library’s book festival and YouTube sites. View the full festival lineup: www. loc.gov/bookfest. The transition to a virtual festi- val this year benefited from the expertise and engagement of staff throughout the Library, including CLLE, the Office of Communica- tions, the Multimedia Group, the Development Office, the Design

Office, the Office of the General Small Ralph Counsel, the Contracts and Grants Two attendees at the 2019 National Book Festival pose with suffragist cutouts. Directorate, the Office of the Chief The theme “Fearless Women” (https://go.usa.gov/xGX8F) at this year’s festival Information Officer and Library celebrates the 100th anniversary of implementation of women’s right to vote Services. ▪ throughout the United States

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Prerecorded videos of all children’s Jason Reynolds Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Walter Mosley and teen authors will be released on Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. Live ques- Jo Rioux Sept. 26, Noon tion-and-answer sessions with Lucinda Robb Sept. 27, Noon History and select authors will occur through- Live Q&A Rebecca Boggs Sept. 27, Noon Biography out the festival. Roberts Madeleine Albright Prerecorded videos of all adult Grace Ruo authors will be released on Sept. Peter Baker 26 at 9 a.m., and live ques- Aisha Saeed Sept. 25, 1 p.m. Sarah M. Broom tion-and-answer sessions with Nic Stone Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Laura Bush some will occur on Sept. 26 and 27. Sabaa Tahir Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Christopher Gene Luen Yang Sept. 25, Noon Caldwell

Children Live Q&A Erica Armstrong Dunbar Family, Food and Sophie Blackall Sept. 27, 11 a.m. Live Q&A Eric Foner Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Field Dan Brown Thomas Frank Bill Buford Sept. 26, 4 p.m. Veronica Susan Glasser Chambers Gail Collins Sept. 27, Noon Jenna Bush Hager Chelsea Clinton Jesse Dougherty Sept. 26, Noon Harold Holzer Jerry Craft Sept. 27, 3 p.m. Bruce Feiler Sept. 26, 3 p.m. Walter Isaacson Jessica Curry Sept. 25, Noon David Kamp Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Nicholas Lemann Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Parker Curry Sept. 25, Noon Megan Twohey Jon Meacham Kate DiCamillo Sept. 27, 11 a.m. Judith Warner Sept. 27, 2 p.m. George Packer Angela Dominguez Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Esther Wojcicki Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Rick Perlstein Sept. 26, 11 a.m. K.A. Holt Sept. 27, 4 p.m. Heather Cox Deborah Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Fiction Live Q&A Richardson Hopkinson David Rubenstein Sept. 27, 3 p.m. Megan McDonald Sept. 26, Noon Kali Fajardo- Sept. 27, 4 p.m. Ted Widmer Anstine Kwame Mbalia John Grisham Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Frank Morrison Marlon James Pam Muñoz Ryan Poetry and Prose Live Q&A James McBride Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Peter H. Reynolds Emily St. John Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Ishmael Beah Sept. 26, Noon Barb Rosenstock Sept. 27, Noon Mandel Frannie Choi Connie Téa Obreht Sept. 26, 10 Schofield- Sandra Cisneros a.m. Morrison Mark Doty Ann Patchett Sept, 27, 11 a.m. Jon Scieszka Rita Dove Salman Rushdie Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Nic Stone Joy Harjo Jeff VanderMeer Don Tate Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Juan Felipe Colson Whitehead Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Steven Weinberg Herrera Mo Willems Sept. 27, 10 a.m. Carmen Marie Machado Kelly Yang Genre Fiction Live Q&A Maaza Mengiste Sept. 26, Noon

Tomi Adeyemi Susan Minot Sept. 27, 4 p.m. Teen Live Q&A Leigh Bardugo Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Robert Pinsky Karen Russell Sept. 27, 4 p.m. Becky Albertalli Sept. 25, 1 p.m. Alaya Dawn Sept. 27, 10 Johnson a.m. Jenn Shapland M.T. Anderson Sept. 26, Noon N.K. Jemisin Danez Smith Tonya Bolden Mary Robinette Sept. 27, 11 a.m. Tracy K. Smith Mike Curato Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Kowal Elizabeth Tallent

6 SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Amy Tan Festival Sponsors JOIN THE LCPA ONLINE The Library of Congress Professional National Book Festival Co-Chair Association (LCPA) has unveiled a Science Live Q&A David M. Rubenstein new website (https://staff.loc.gov/ sites/lcpa) and a new option for Ann Druyan Sept. 27, 3 p.m. paying dues electronically. LCPA is Katherine Eban Sept. 27, 10 Charter open to Library staff, contractors a.m. The Washington Post and retirees. Dues are $10 a year and help to finance the organization's Mario Livio Sept. 26, Noon programs, activities and Continuing Edward D. Melillo Patron Education Fund, which offers staff Leland Melvin Institute of Museum and Library professional development grants Services annually. Sarah Scoles Sept. 26, 10 National Endowment for the Arts To join online, click the “become a a.m. Wells Fargo member” link, complete the online Wendy Williams membership form and select the Women’s Suffrage Centennial option to pay electronically. You Commission will then be taken to PayPal, where Understanding Our you can submit your payment. You Live Q&A World can also join by completing the PDF Friends membership form that is available Marie Arana American Psychological on the website and returning it with Association payment by postal mail. Jared Diamond Booklovers Circle Members Questions? Contact Khadijah Camp Peter Florence Buffy Cafritz at [email protected]. Melinda Gates Capital Group Robert M. Gates Marshall B. Coyne Foundation Inc. MODIFIED CORONAVIRUS Barton Gellman Sept. 27, 3 p.m. Joseph and Lynn Deutsch COMMUNICATIONS Haben Girma Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction administered by The University of As the Library continues to resume Richard Haass Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Alabama School of Law on-site operations, the frequency of regular all-staff coronavirus updates David Ignatius Sept. 27, 3 p.m. John W. Kluge Center at the Library is being modified. Now, staff can of Congress expect to receive three messages Mitchell Kaplan Library of Congress Federal Credit a week, to be sent on Tuesdays, Ibram X. Kendi Union Wednesdays and Thursdays. Library leaders will continue to share per- Lois Kim George Washington’s Mount Vernon sonnel information, operations National Endowment for the updates and health information Saeed Jones Humanities through these regular messages. When there is new or important Cristina Fuentes La Tim and Diane Naughton through information on a Monday or a Friday, Roche the Naughton Family Fund an unscheduled update will be sent. Daniel Markovits Sept. 27, 10 Dwight D. Opperman Foundation a.m. Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Thomas Rid Sept. 27, 3 p.m. Scholastic LDP INFORMATION SESSIONS James A. Robinson Skoll Foundation Are you interested in participating in Youth Speaks the Leadership Development Pro- gram (LDP)? Two virtual information sessions will be held on Oct. 6, one Media Partners from 10:30 a.m. to noon and the C-SPAN2’s Book TV other from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sessions NBC4 | Telemundo 44 | will include an overview of LDP con- tent, important dates and applica- Washington, D.C. tion details. More information about The New Republic LDP: go.usa.gov/xGXrj NPR Questions: Contact Tonya Dorsey at [email protected]

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