The Exquisite Corpse Adventure: Behind the Scenes at the Library of Congress' National Book Festival

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Celebration 

at The Library of Congress 

National Book Festival 2010 

On the Mall in Washington DC

The dramatic, wild, and wacky final episode of the year long  

Exquisite Corpse Adventure was finally revealed at the 

Library of Congress' National Book Festival this past Saturday!

An enthusiastic crowd of kids, moms and dads, grandparents, teachers , librarians, and children's book enthusiasts  filled the 350 seats in the Children's Pavilion, and hundred or so more fans stood two and three deep in the back of the tent. All were eager to hear and see a "Readers' Theater" performance of "Episode 27: Over Easy," written and directed by National Children's Book Ambassador Katherine Paterson. 

Aiding Ms. Paterson in this hilarious production, were Exquisite Corpse Adventure contributors, award-wining authors and illustrators M.T. Anderson, Timothy Basil Ering, Linda Sue Park,  James Ransome, and Mary Brigid Barrett. All gave stellar performances, playing multiple characters. 

 

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure 

audience perusing

the scene . . . .

while the performers get themselves organized!

Preparations for the Exquisite Corpse Adventure presentation began on Friday with the one and only rehearsal scheduled for the afternoon. Director Katherine Paterson guided everyone through the script. James Ransome, Tim Ering, and Mary Brigid Barrett had never performed in such a production, but luckily, Linda Sue Park and Tobin Anderson were experienced performers and gave the novices great advice!

The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance was thrilled to announce that The Exquisite Corpse Adventure will be published in a traditional book format in Fall of 2011 by Candlewick Press! And with that announcement, Dr. John Cole, the director of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, shared with the crowd that, YES!, there will then be one more wonderful wacky Exquisite Corpse Adventure presentation next year at the festival!  

The NCBLA Board has dedicated all proceeds from the sale of upcoming Exquisite Corpse Adventure book to future joint NCBLA/Center for the Book projects and events that promote young people's literacy and literature!

 

The NCBLA was also thrilled that Candlewick Press provided 20 copies of the new paperback edition of the NCBLA's award-winning book, Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out, to award as door prizes at the Exquisite Corpse Adventure presentation. Our White House features a new, moving poem by Nikki Grimes that articulates her own personal experience journeying to our nation's Capitol to witness the historical inauguration of President Barack Obama. This new updated edition is available in local bookstores and online at a family and classroom friendly price!

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure 

will be available online, 

all episodes, at READ.gov throughout the school year.

Read all the great Exquisite Corpse Adventure episodes at:

http://www.read.gov/exquisite-corpse/Book/#page/2/mode/2up

Play the Exquisite Corpse Adventure game at:

http://www.read.gov/exquisite-corpse/brain-game/game.html

Parents, Teachers, Librarians-- Discover all the great Exquisite Corpse Adventure educational support materials (annotated bibliographies, discussion questions, writing activities and art appreciation information and activities) at: 

http://www.thencbla.org/Exquisite_Corpse/exquisite_home.html

Meet Exquisite Corpse Adventure Authors and Illustrators--Katherine Paterson, Linda Sue Park, James Ransome, M.T. Anderson, and Timothy Basil Ering at the National Book Festival This Weekend!!

The Very Last 

Episode of 

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure given as a Dramatic Reading at the Library of Congress' National Book Festival! 

Join us Saturday, September 25 at 10:00 AM in the Children's Pavilion on the National Mall!

Our own National Ambassador of Children's Books, Katherine Paterson has written the episode we have all been waiting for, the climax of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure! Katherine has created a Readers' Theater version of the last episode, and it will be performed live on stage by cast of Exquisite Corpse Adventure authors and illustrators! Here is our illustrious cast of award-winning authors and illustrators:

Mr. M.T. Anderson!

Mr. James Ransome!

Mr. Timothy Basil Ering!

and Ms. Linda Sue Park!!

Please join us 10 AM Saturday, September 25th and see the last exciting episode of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure performed live as Readers' Theater production!!! And get there a bit early to get a seat in the Children's Pavilion on the National Mall, at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington DC!

And learn more about

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure

authors’ and illustrators’ own riveting books!

Author and Illustrator Presentations Later in the Day on Sept. 25 at the National Book Festival:

Linda Sue Park presents her book, The 39 Clues, Book 9: Storm Warning, at 11:00 AM in the Children’s Pavilion. Her autographing session is from 12:00 – 1:00. Sponsored by Scholastic Publishing.

Timothy Basil Ering presents his book, Snook Alone, at 1:15 PM in the Children’s Pavilion. His autographing session is from 11:30 – 12:30. Sponsored by Candlewick Press.

M. T. Anderson presents his book, The Suburb Beyond the Stars, at 1:45 PM in the Teen’s Pavilion. His autographing session is from 12:00 – 1:00. Sponsored by Scholastic Publishing.

James Ransome presents his book, Gunner: Football Hero, at

2:40 PM in the Children’s Pavilion. His autographing session is from

12:00 – 1:00. Sponsored by Holiday House Publishing.

Katherine Paterson presents her book, The Day of the Pelican, at 4:05 PM in the Teen’s Pavilion. Her autographing session is from

12:00 – 1:00. Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing.

All of our Exquisite Corpse Adventure authors and illustrators are also honored contributors to the NCBLA’s award-winning book  

Our White House: 

Looking In, 

Looking Out. 

They, and NCBLA president and Our White House editor and contributor Mary Brigid Barrett, have graciously offered to sign copies of Our White House during their joint autographing session so that autograph seekers can collect six Our White House contributor autographs all at once!

Katherine Paterson Featured in National Book Festival Events

National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Katherine Paterson to Speak at the National Book Festival

Beloved author Katherine Paterson, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, will make a special appearance during National Book Festival Week on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Library of Congress’ Coolidge Auditorium on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E. Youngsters and their parents, teachers or guardians are encouraged to attend the program, featuring one of the world’s leading writers of books for young people. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is supported by the Jonah S. Eskin Memorial Fund and is among the special activities in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

In the Thursday program, Paterson will talk about her work, her commitment to promoting the importance of reading to young people, and what has inspired her to write such award-winning books as "Bridge to Terabithia" and "Jacob Have I Loved." Paterson is a two-time winner of both the Newbery Medal and National Book Award.

In addition to the special event on Sept. 23, Katherine Paterson is also appearing in several other programs during the National Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25:

10 a.m., Children’s Pavilion: "The Exquisite Corpse Adventure." During this one-hour program, Paterson will be joined by M.T. Anderson, Mary Brigid Barrett, Timothy Basil Ering, Linda Sue Park and James Ransome for a not-to-be-missed dramatic "Readers’ Theater" performance of the FINAL episode of this story available free and exclusively at Read.gov.

4:05-4:35 p.m., Teens & Children Pavilion: Paterson will appear solo to discuss her work and answer audience questions.

4:40-5:30 p.m., Teens & Children Pavilion: Paterson will participate in a special Letters About Literature event with other authors. This reading and writing program is co-sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and Target for students in grades 4-12. They are asked to write to an author past or present about how their work affected them. Three local students will read their award-winning letters to Paterson and other authors to whom they wrote.

The National Book Festival will take place on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets.  President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are honorary chairs for the event. The festival, a celebration of the joy of reading for all ages, is free and open to the public. Learn more at the National Book Festival website. 

Attention Exquisite Corpse Adventure fans! 

If you can't make this year's Book Festival, be sure to check out Read.Gov on Saturday, September 25 to read Katherine Paterson's riveting conclusion to The Exquisite Corpse Adventure!

Interview with Exquisite Corpse Authors and Illustrators!

An Interview with NCBLA Exquisite Corpse Adventure Contributor, Author Steven Kellogg!

Steven wrote and illustrated Episode 11,  in which our brave hero Joe faces off with a squidly beast in the depths of the sea, and brought Angel, the pirate, back into the story in Episode 20. Check them out!

Steven Kellogg has loved children's books since he was a child and was always drawn to stories about animals. When he grew up, his own animals inspired him to write Pinkerton, Behave! and A Rose for Pinkerton.

The NCBLA asked Steven the following questions:

Q-What did you find to be the most challenging aspect of writing an episode for The Exquisite Corpse Adventure?

A-"The most challenging aspect of creating episodes for the ECA was choosing which characters and plot directions to concentrate on during the time that I was advancing the story, and then deciding how to conclude my segment with an intriguing detail that would propel both the readers and the waiting author into the next phase."

Q-What were some of your favorite books when you were in elementary school?

A-"When I was in school, I loved books about animals. Among my favorites were King of the Wind, by Marguerite Henry, Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight, and Black Beauty by Anna Sewell."

Q-What are you working on now? Do you have a new book coming out this year?

A-"I am working on Rip Van Winkle, which will be the next book in my series inspired by American tall tales. This year Scholastic is publishing a book by Ruth Krauss that I illustrated called: And I Love You."

Look for Steven's books at your favorite library and bookstore.

Visit Steven's website for more information on his books.

The FINAL Episode of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Will be Revealed at the National Book Festival on September 25th!

Join emcee Mary Brigid Barrett and Team Corpse authors and illustrators M. T. Anderson, Timothy Basil Ering, Linda Sue Park, Katherine Paterson, and James Ransome for an hour of fun and surprises as they bring you the conclusion to this rollicking, episodic story The Exquisite Corpse Adventure.

Katherine Paterson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, will lead her colleagues in a dramatic reader's theatre presentation of Episode 27, the FINAL episode to conclude this yearlong adventure that began at last year's National Book Festival with Jon Scieszka's opening episode. Be sure to join us in the Children's Pavilion on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. at 10:00 AM sharp to be among the first to learn the fate of Nancy, Joe, and their friends!

The National Book Festival is an all-day event---free and open to the public---that celebrates the joy of books by enabling book lovers to meet their favorite authors and illustrators in six different pavilions. Each Team Corpse author and illustrator will also be giving an individual presentation in the Children's Pavilion or Teen's Pavilion at different times throughout the day.

Linda Sue Park in the Children's Pavilion at 11:00 AM
Timothy Basil Ering in the Children's Pavilion at 1:15 PM

M. T. Anderson in the Teen's Pavilion at 1:45 PM

James Ransome in the Children's Pavilion at 2:40 PM

Katherine Paterson in the Teen's Pavilion at 4:05 PM

Other beloved authors and illustrators for children and teens who will be discussing their work at this year's Book Festival include: Michael Buckley,  Suzanne Collins, Margarita Engle, Jules Feiffer, Mem Fox, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Jane Smiley, Jeff Smith, Rebecca Stead, Judith Viorst, and Rosemary Wells!

Read more about this year's book festival on the LOC's 2010 Book Festival Website.

SEE YOU THERE!

"Our White House" Available in Paperback at a Teacher and Family Friendly Price

With a NEW Poem by Nikki Grimes About President Obama's Inauguration!

The award-winning art and literature anthology, Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out, will be available in paperback at a bookstore near you September 14, 2010.

Conceived and co-created by The National Children’s Book and Literary Alliance, this outstanding collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, and poetry melds with an equally stunning array of original art to offer a look at America’s history through the prism of the White House. Starting with a 1792 call for designers and continuing through the present day, these highly engaging writings and illustrations, expressing varied viewpoints and interwoven with key historical events, are a vital resource for family and classroom sharing -- and a stirring reminder that the story of the White House is the story of every American.

Building on the logical links between literacy, historical literacy, and civic engagement, the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance created Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out to encourage young people to read more about America’s rich history and culture; to think more about America’s future; to talk more about our nation’s leadership; and to act on their own beliefs and convictions, ensuring this great democratic experiment will survive and thrive.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough introduces this creative tour de force, in which 108 renowned authors and illustrators have donated their poetry, prose, and art to help advance the cause of young people’s literacy and historical literacy. The illustrations, essays, short stories, presidential letters, personal reflections, and historical accounts in Our White House inform and entertain, offering a window on more than 200 years of American history.

Our White House has been making headlines since it was published in September 2008!

"If books were measured like elections, this would win in a landslide." -USA Today

"This entertaining introduction to the White House is full of fascinating information, challenging ideas, and appealing artwork." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"This blue-ribbon choice for family sharing . . . makes the point that history does not have to be abstract, but a personal and ongoing engagement." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A unique resource that will inform children about their country's history." -Booklist

"A remarkable mixture of contributions . . . a quirky household treasury." -Chicago Tribune

AWARDS for Our White House
Amazon.com Best Book of the Year
Horn Book Fanfare Selection
American Library Association Notable Children’s Book for All Ages
International Reading Association Teachers’ Choice
National Council for Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council Notable

Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 

Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year for Children's Nonfiction

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Companion Educational Website

Teachers, librarians, parents, and guardians, be sure to check out the NCBLA's companion educational website, www.ourwhitehouse.org, which expands the book content for Our White House and presents additional ideas, activities, and discussion questions related to book topics. Also included is an American history resource and literacy center, a guide to presidential field trip destinations, an extensive young people’s bibliography, and information on civic education.

Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out continues to be available in hardcover at libraries and bookstores.

Interview with Exquisite Corpse Authors and Illustrators!

An Interview with NCBLA Exquisite Corpse Adventure Contributor, Author Megan McDonald!

Megan contributed Episode 10 to the quirky and fun Exquisite Corpse Adventure. Check it out!

Think children's books and think Judy Moody. Award-winning author Megan McDonald says her character Judy is not unlike herself; both are moody, both have strong voices, and both stick up for themselves. In addition to the Judy Moody series, Megan writes picture books and other middle grade stories.

NCBLA asked Megan the following questions:

Q- What did you find to be the most challenging aspect of writing an episode for The Exquisite Corpse Adventure?

A-"Phew! I would have to say keeping all the previous story threads together-beast and babies, bombs, bridges, birthday cards-Yikes! That's a lot of hot potatoes to keep in the air (to pick up on M. T. Anderson's image). Figuring out how to move the existing story forward, yet contributing something different and unique at the same time. (Yes, I'm one who split up the twins and made them go in two different directions...). But hey, I loved the Telephone Games as a kid..."

Q- What were some of your favorite books when you were in elementary school?

A-"My number one favorite book as a kid was Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. Also Nancy Drew books by Carolyn Keene, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Beverly Cleary's Ellen Tebbits, Stuart Little by E. B. White, Grimm's Fairy Tales by Brothers Grimm, Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, and the biography of Virginia Dare."

Q-What are you working on now? Do you have a new book coming out this year?

A-"For nearly a year now, I've been working on the screenplay for the Judy Moody movie coming next year. I'm also finishing up a new Stink book: Stink and the Ultimate Thumb Wrestling Smackdown. Stink's parents encourage him to take up a sport, and he initially decides on thumb wrestling! Hardee-har-har. Judy Moody, Girl Detective is out in August 2010. Judy is in a Nancy Drew mood. There's mystery around every corner. Word of advice: Don't leave home without your S. O. S. lipstick!"

Look for Megan's fun books at your library and bookstore.

Visit Megan's website for more information on her books.

The FINAL Episode of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Will be Revealed at the National Book Festival on September 25th!

Join emcee Mary Brigid Barrett and Team Corpse authors and illustrators M. T. Anderson, Timothy Basil Ering, Linda Sue Park, Katherine Paterson, and James Ransome for an hour of fun and surprises as they bring you the conclusion to this rollicking, episodic story The Exquisite Corpse Adventure.

Katherine Paterson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, will lead her colleagues in a dramatic reader's theatre presentation of Episode 27, the FINAL episode, to conclude this yearlong adventure that began at last year's National Book Festival with Jon Scieszka's opening episode. Be sure to join us in the Children's Pavilion on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. at 10:00 AM sharp to be among the first to learn the fate of Nancy, Joe, and their friends!

The National Book Festival is an all-day event--free and open to the public--that celebrates the joy of books by enabling book lovers to meet their favorite authors and illustrators in six different pavilions. Each Team Corpse author and illustrator will also be giving an individual presentation in the Children's Pavilion or Teen's Pavilion at different times throughout the day:

Linda Sue Park in the Children's Pavilion at 11:00 AM
Timothy Basil Ering in the Children's Pavilion at 1:15 PM
M. T. Anderson in the Teen's Pavilion at 1:45 PM
James Ransome in the Children's Pavilion at 2:40 PM
Katherine Paterson in the Teen's Pavilion at 4:05 PM

Other beloved authors for children and teens who will be discussing their work at this year's Book Festival include: Michael Buckley, Suzanne Collins, Margarita Engle, Jules Feiffer, Mem Fox, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Jane Smiley, Jeff Smith, Rebecca Stead, Judith Viorst, and Rosemary Wells!

Read more about this year's book festival on the LOC's 2010 Book Festival website.

SEE YOU THERE!

Sneak Peek: Episode 26 Goes Live Friday, September 10th!

Latest Exquisite Corpse Adventure Episode Written by M. T. Anderson!

Last Adventure Before the Grand Finale!!

In our last episode of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure 25 by Jack Gantos, Nancy and Joe wanted to open the blue door, step through, and search for their parents. Genius Kelly, the pig, stopped them when he recognized the yucky whitish, yellowish goop oozing out of the mail slot as advance scouts for an Eggy-Thingy Invasion Force. The group sealed up the door with coffins and wood glue. Nancy and Joe realized that with the front door now permanently shut, they would need a back door. And that door was last seen at Pirandello's.

In Episode 26 by M. T. Anderson, do Nancy and Joe find the door? What does Joe pull out of his pocket? Who's behind the door? Why are they afraid?

Read the Episode and see James Ransome's colorful and fun illustrations at Read.gov!

A crop of James' Episode 26 illustration appears at top right.

Award winning author, M. T. Anderson, writes picture books and young adult novels. He says, "People write for children for two reasons: Either they have children, or they are children. I'm in the latter category. I loved my childhood, and I write for children so I can recall it." M. T.'s intriguing and thought-provoking stories are a must read!

Be sure to check for these titles and others at your local library or bookstore.

For more information on M. T. Anderson and his books, visit his website.

James Ransome is an award-winning illustrator and author. The Children's Book Council named him one of the 75 authors and illustrators everyone should know. His works have appeared on Reading Rainbow and PBS's Storytime.
 

You can find examples of James' vibrant illustrations in Episode 2, Episode 6, Episode 10, Episode 14, Episode 18, and Episode 22.  Some of James' works include:

Visit James's website for more information on his books and illustrations.

ENJOY THE EPISODE!

Interview with Exquisite Corpse Authors and Illustrators!

An Interview with NCBLA Exquisite Corpse Adventure Contributor, Author Jon Scieszka!

Jon kicked off The Exquisite Corpse Adventure by writing Episode 1. Check out how it all began at Read.gov.

Jon Scieszka writes funny, weird stories and collects awards for them. His first book, The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs!, has sold over three million copies and has been translated into 14 languages! Jon is the founder of Guys. Read, a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated to encouraging boys to read.

NCBLA asked Jon the following questions:

Q-What did you find to be the most challenging aspect of writing an episode for The Exquisite Corpse Adventure?

A-"Since I got to write the first episode, my challenge was to seed that first chapter with enough weird details for all the crazy writers following me. That turned out to be the fun part. The harder part was trying to set up a plot that would be strong enough to stand up to all the crazy writers."

Q-What were some of your favorite books when you were in elementary school?

A-"I loved: Go, Dog, Go! by P. D. Eastman, Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina, The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop, most all of Dr. Seuss, The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon, Fantastic Four comics, war comics, and MAD Magazine."

Q-What are you working on now? Do you have a new book coming out this year?

A-"I have a new series called Spaceheadz. It's about three aliens who come to take over the Earth. But they are not so bright, so they disguise themselves as a 5th grade girl, a 5th grade boy, and the 5th grade class hamster. Half the story is told in four crazily-illustrated books. The other half is online in websites, blogs, tweets, videos, posts, ads, and all sorts of digital forms. Sphdz.com is the website to lead you into the Spaceheadz world."

Look for Jon's fun books at your favorite library and bookstore.

Visit Jon's website for more information on his books.

The Final Episode of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Will be Revealed at The National Book Festival on September 25!
Join emcee Mary Brigid Barrett and Team Corpse authors and illustrators M. T. Anderson, Timothy Basil Ering, Linda Sue Park, Katherine Paterson, and James Ransome for an hour of fun and surprises as they bring you the conclusion to the rollicking, episodic story The Exquisite Adventure.

Katherine Paterson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, will lead her colleagues in a reader's theatre presentation of Episode 27, the FINAL episode, to conclude this yearlong adventure that began at last year's National Book Festival with Jon Scieszka's opening episode. Be sure to join us in the Children's Pavilion on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. at 10:00 AM sharp to be among the first to learn the fate of Nancy, Joe, and their friends!

The Book Festival is an all-day event enabling book lovers to meet their favorite authors and illustrators in six different pavilions set up on the National Mall. Each Team Corpse author and illustrator will also be presenting an individual presentation in the Children's Pavilion or Teen's Pavilion at different times throughout the day. 

Other beloved authors for children and teens who will be discussing their work at this year's Book Festival include:  Michael Buckley, Suzanne Collins, Margarita Engle, Jules Feiffer, Mem Fox, Margaret Person Haddix, Phillip M. Hoose, Norton Juster, Brad Meltzer, Pat Mora, Marilyn Nelson, Jerry Pinkney, Anita Silvey, Jane Smiley, Jeff Smith, Rebecca Stead, Judith Viorst, and Rosemary Wells!

Read more about this year's book festival on the LOC's 2010 Book Festival website.

SEE YOU THERE!

Interview with Exquisite Corpse Authors and Illustrators!

An Interview with NCBLA Exquisite Corpse Adventure Contributor, Author Shannon Hale!

Check out Episode 7 and Episode 19 of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure to read Shannon's fun contributions.

Award winning author Shannon Hale writes for young adults and adults. She began writing at age 10 and has never looked back. One of her graphic novels, Rapunzel's Revenge, co-authored with her husband, was an Al's Book Club for Kids selection on NBC's Today.

NCBLA asked Shannon the following questions:

Q- What did you find to be the most challenging aspect of writing an episode for The Exquisite Corpse Adventure?

A-"It's so hard to write your episode without knowing where the story will go. When writing my own book, I can rewrite the whole thing extensively to make sure all the parts work together, but with this kind of writing you have to write your little bit and then let it go."

Q- What were some of your favorite books when you were in elementary school?

A-"The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis, Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene, The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander, The Blue Sword and Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken, The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, and Homecoming and Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt."

Q-What are you working on now? Do you have a new book coming out this year?

A-"I have two twin babies coming out this year! But no book release. Daisy Danger Brown probably won't be for a couple of years."

Look for Shannon's wonderful books at your favorite library and bookstore.

For more information on Shannon and her books, visit her website.

The Final Episode of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Will Be Revealed at The National Book Festival on September 25th!

Join emcee Mary Brigid Barrett and Team Corpse authors and illustrators, M. T. Anderson, Timothy Basil Ering, Linda Sue Park, Katherine Paterson, and James Ransome for an hour of fun and surprises as they bring you the conclusion to the rollicking, episodic story The Exquisite Corpse Adventure.

Katherine Paterson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, will lead her colleagues in a reader's theatre presentation of Episode 27, the FINAL episode, to conclude this yearlong adventure that began at last year's National Book Festival.

Be sure to join us in the Children's Pavilion on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. at 10:00 AM sharp to be among the first to learn the fate of Nancy, Joe, and their friends!

Read more about this year's book festival on the LOC's 2010 Book Festival website.

SEE YOU THERE!