In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage we invite you to celebrate the Catalan origins of the “Day of the Book”.

*** 2021 UPDATE: We were hoping to be back this year but unfortunately we will have to wait another year. We are keeping this website up for the benefit of our local authors, musicians, and sponsors. Please visit their listings and websites! *** 2020: We are so sad to announce that the 2020 festival has been cancelled due to the current crisis. We had a great festival planned but we will regroup and have a great festival next year! Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged us in so many different ways. And to all our authors...keep writing! Please everyone stay safe and healthy. Elisenda & the 2020 Festival Team
(Photo: Joan Garriga ) In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage and the Government of Catalonia Delegation to the United States, we invite you to this
Read more »In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage we invite you to celebrate the Catalan origins of the “Day of the Book”.
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
2020 Special Guest speakers – Michael Dirda, Verlyn Flieger, Ethelbert Miller, Daniel Glavin, Wendy Swallow, Marti Gironell, and Dr Cynthia Jacobs Carter … with music
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
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
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
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
More 2020 festival authors coming soon! Please click on author names for links to online pages! Special Guest Speakers: Steve Piacente * Daniel P. Glavin
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
“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,
Special Guest In partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage: Joan Garriga & the Galàctic Mariatxis on the Catalonia Stage. Also Featuring…
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
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!
“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
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
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
The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is created by the community for the community! Click here –> FORM for sponsorship form Click here –>
Volunteers needed! Helping out at the festival is a fun way to meet people while contributing to the community and helping to promote and support
15th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival * Sunday, April 26, 2020 A not for profit literary festival created by the community for the community
LOCATION The Day of the Book Festival will take place along Howard Avenue, Armory Avenue, and Fawcett Street on Antique Row in Old Town Kensington,