In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage we invite you to celebrate the Catalan origins of the “Day of the Book”.
Programs
New Program! Veteran Writers – Writing Our Way Home
Join us to honor Veteran authors, poets, and songwriters! Hosted by Veterans Writing Project and The Memorial Day Writers’ Project Veterans Writing Project is a
La Rambla Stage Special Guest Speakers – with Steve Piacente and music by Eli August
2020 Special Guest speakers – Michael Dirda, Verlyn Flieger, Ethelbert Miller, Daniel Glavin, Wendy Swallow, Marti Gironell, and Dr Cynthia Jacobs Carter … with music
All the Imagination Can Hold…with Nancy Naomi Carlson, Reuben Jackson & Special Guest Poets
The title of the late poet/critic Kenneth Koch’s essay on the work of Frank O’Hara — “All the Imagination Can Hold” — is also a
Magic, Music, Art, and Dragons!
Children’s entertainers and activities 2020 More to come soon! Schedules tba Location & Time: Children’s Stage, 11:15 to 12:00 The Great Zucchini has been Washington DC’s
From Book to Plate: Food Talk with Jonathan Bardzik and Friends
Join Jonathan Bardzik and other cookbook and culinary authors for an afternoon of “food talk” and cooking demonstrations. “With each book there was a guiding
Authors and Other Participants
Children’s Book Authors
More 2020 Children’s book authors and vendors coming soon! Feature photo: Hands Around the Library by Susan L. Roth and Karen Leggett Abouraya Click on
Authors
More 2020 festival authors coming soon! Please click on author names for links to online pages! Steve Piacente * Daniel P. Glavin * Marti Gironell
Publishers, Artists, and Vendors
More 2020 festival Publishers, Artists, and Vendors coming soon! Click on logos for links to websites! Dale A. Sorenson Books Dr. Sorenson will be performing
Organizations & Groups
“The Kensington Community is so fortunate to have its very own celebration for books! Every Spring we re-connect with our community to meet new authors,
More Highlights!
Live Music Rocks the Town! With Special Guests and featured bands on 5 stages!
Special Guest In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage: Joan Garriga & the Galàctic Mariatxis on the Catalonia Stage. Also Featuring…
Free Rare Book Evaluations
Do you have a treasured rare or even not-so-rare book? Bring it to Dr Sorenson for a free evaluation. Or just stop by to discuss
Chess Challenge!
Challenge the Chess Master! All ages and levels welcome! International Chess Master Allan Savage will simultaneously play six to eight games of chess at once!
Food Trucks & Food Venues
“A Moveable Feast” Food Court With Food Trucks to satisfy tummies of all sizes! Located at the train station at the east end of the
Free Books from Bookcrossing!
BookCrossing members would like to share their passion for books and reading with you. How? By offering FREE used books to take home. Each book
Earth Day Activities for kids and families – with worms!
The Town of Kensington Greenscape Committee and the Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, Earth Care Team invite kids and adults alike for nature education activities including: Vermiculture demonstrations
Partners and Sponsors
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Sponsorship levels are named for Kensington landmarks
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"The Armory"
"The Train Station"
"The Library"
Sponsorship levels are named for Kensington landmarks
"The Mansion"
Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
"The Armory"
"The Train Station"
"The Library"
"The Cabin"
SW7
Healthy Children-Healthy Oceans Foundation
Kensington Natural Smiles
Adah Rose Gallery
Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs
Country Cupboard Tea Room
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
Strosniders Hardware
Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy
Russia Online Bookstore, Inc
