In 1848, the Boston Athenaeum acquired more than 300 volumes from the famed Virginian's collection of books. They nearly ...

The original purpose of the Library of Congress was to provide unbiased research to members of Congress. Each year, the ...

library of congress stock videos & royalty-free footage This panning up video shows old wooden library stairs and a beautiful book case. Thomas Jefferson Library of Congress Building - Washington, D.C ...

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...

In a world of digital downloads and instant gratification, Everybody’s Bookstore stands as a monument to the enduring appeal ...

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) personally hand-delivered 47 children’s and young adult books to Mariner Library from the Library of ...

By Tracey Howerton Special to NKyTribune Have you ever written a letter to the President of the United States? Dr. Benjamin ...

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, bestselling author of children’s books who hopes to use his two-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories.

After you've admired the Capitol, walk along East Capitol Street to the Library of Congress. Comprising three buildings and housing more than 164 million books, manuscripts, sound recordings ...

The new Ambassador for Young People’s Literature i s a prolific, best-selling author of children’s books who hopes to use his ...

Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the ...