Join PBS Books on Facebook Live at 3:30pm, Monday, September 21,  for an author talk with Poets Laureate Joy Harjo and Rita Dove.

(You can also catch it on our Facebook page.)

This event is part of a series of author events leading up to The Library of Congress National Books Festival: Celebrating American Ingenuity (online, September 25-27).

The Festival will culminate in a two-hour PBS Books special exploring ingenuity of acclaimed American authors. Hosted by Hoda Kotb, the special will premiere on Sunday, September 27th at 6:00pm on KQED Plus. This event features diverse stories from special guests like Joy Harjo, Salman Rushdie, Madeleine Albright, and John Grisham.

Throughout the month of September, PBS Books is hosting virtual events to showcase several talented, ingenious authors featured in this dynamic special. These intimate, moderated Q&As will be deep-dives into the work of some of the most celebrated literary luminaries of our time, all while providing insights into the upcoming festival.