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Connecticut Center for the Book
An Affiliate Program of the National Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
Connecticut Center for the Book at Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is the state affiliate of the national Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. The Connecticut Center for the Book promotes the written and spoken word throughout the state. We feature events throughout Connecticut such as author readings or talks, poetry slams, writing workshops, pre- and post-theater talks, and much more. We also work to promote awareness of CT libraries and booksellers, as well as CT Authors and their books!
About CT Humanities
Connecticut Humanities, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, funds, creates and collaborates on hundreds of cultural programs across Connecticut each year. It administers a competitive grant pool made possible by the Connecticut General Assembly.
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National Book Festival 2025
The 2026 National Book Festival will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
National Book Festival 2026 is part of the Library of Congress’ celebration of America 250: It’s Your Story. The day features booths for all fifty states and six territories, 100s of authors and presentations and lots of books and fun.
Connecticut’s 2026 selections are:
- Adult Title: North Sun or The Voyager of the Whaleship Esther by Ethan Rutherford
- Youth Title: Grandmother Moon by Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason; Illustrated by Trisha B. Waters
National Book Festival 2024
CT Center of the Book at National Book Festival Aug. 24, 2024
CT’s Blackhawk, Rodriguez Picked for Library of Congress ‘Great Reads From Great Places’
The CT Center for the Book is proud to announce it has selected two books representing Connecticut’s literary heritage for the Library of Congress’ Roadmap to Reading project at the 2024 National Book Festival:
- Adult title: The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk of New Haven
- Youth title: Three Pockets Full: A Story of Love, Family, and Tradition by Cindy L. Rodriguez of Plainville