Welcome to book tvs live coverage of the National Book festival. Some of the authors you will hear from today, and get a chance to talk with historian doug brinkley, rk russell and chest and buttigieg. Some of the topics to be discussed, black literary identity, Environmental Activism and food and culture. It is a full day ahead. We are glad you are here with us on book tv. As i mentioned, this is the 23rd year in a row book tv has partnered with the library of congress to bring you live coverage of the National Book festival. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if w
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[applause] i am the director of the library of congress, my great pleasure to introduce todays speakers. One of the sponsor this years festival, we are proud to bring americas writers here to join us. We have individuals who study extensively and produce great works at the International Book festival. Welcome to everyone joining us live on cspan, we are part to partner with cspan for todays event. Our next program figures features rk russell, he made history by coming out, the first nfl player to a dinner bisexual, his book is a memoir of life, love, and football. Dean is the chief Communications Officer in the library of congress. Join me in welcoming them. [applause] thank you. I finished your book this week and it is such a beautiful man memoir. It is a love letter to the relationships in your life, your mother, i think especially the men in your life. Her stepfather, your biological father, your stepfather, your biological father, and all of your teammates. How did your relationshi
Helped shape this country. Just go to our website cspan. Org books that shaped america. Click the view input tab and select record video. In 30 seconds or ls tell us your pick and why. Be sure to watch books that shaped america live review monday at 9 p. M. Eastern on cspan. I am Kevin Butterfield the correct of the john w. Kluge center at the library of congress. Its my great pleasure to introduce todays speakers. The clubbyy senate by the way is one of the sponsors of this years festival. We are proud to help bring americas most beloved writers here to join us. The clubby center works to bring scholars to work in the collections of the library of congress for up to a year to study intensively and extensively, and to produce great works of the sort you get to hear about at the National Book festival. Welcome to everyone whos joining us live on cspan today. Were proud to partner with cspan again this year for todayss event. Our next Program Features r. K. Russell in conversation with r