Programs and Panels at the National Book Festival

Many fascinating thematic programs and panel discussions will be offered throughout the Library of Congress National Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.). They will range from discussions on the global economy and immigration to Latin American literature and an international circus for kids. YOUTH PROGRAMS Children’s pavilion Kate DiCamillo, Mercy…

15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival Coming Sept. 5

  The 15th National Book Festival will be held at the Washington Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event is free and open to the public. More information is at www.loc.gov/bookfest/. The organizations sponsoring the Library of Congress National Book Festival offer an array of fun and exciting…

Listicles

It’s been a while since I did a Listicle. I could cite a couple of things but that sounds like an excuse and I’m not here for that. Anywho, so what to do? Create a list and let’s do it. Earlier this summer you may know that I broke up with my long time boyfriend, one Effin Guy. It was rough,…

Getting Crafty to Help Save Elephants for World Elephant Day

Express your inner artist and raise awareness on World Elephant Day, August 12, for these intelligent and beautiful animals.

Lust For Life

In the summer of 2004 I tried to kill myself twice.