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Great Reads from Great Places

Videos highlighting Great Reads from Great Places, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Pacific island territories, and selected by the Affiliate Centers for the Book.

Discover the Great Reads from Great Places book selections

  • Film, Video Great Reads: Central 1 Adult
    The Great Reads authors for adults from the Central Region I discuss their books and their inspiration. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These videos include the…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Central 1 Children
    The Great Reads authors for kids from the Central Region I discuss their books and why they write for young people. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage.…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Central 2 Adult
    The Great Reads authors for adults from the Central Region II discuss their books and their inspiration. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These videos include the…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Central 2 Children
    The Great Reads authors for kids from the Central Region discuss their books and why they write for young people. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Eastern 1 Adult
    The Great Reads authors for adults from the Eastern Region I discuss their books. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These videos include the authors of these…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Eastern 1 Children
    The Great Reads authors for kids from the Eastern Region I discuss their books and what inspired them to write. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Eastern 2 Adult
    The Great Reads authors for adults from the Eastern Region II discuss their books. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These videos include the authors of these…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Eastern 2 Children
    The Great Reads authors for kids from the Eastern Region II discuss their books and what inspired them to write. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Western 1 Adult
    The Great Reads authors for adults from Western Region I discuss their books and their inspiration. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These videos include the authors…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Western 1 Children
    The Great Reads authors for kids from Western Region I discuss their books and why they write for young people. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Western 2 Adult
    The Great Reads authors for adults from the Western Region II discuss their books and their inspiration. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage. These videos include the…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023
  • Film, Video Great Reads: Western 2 Children
    The Great Reads authors for kids from the Western Region II discuss their books and why they write for young people. Great Reads from Great Places is a project of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Each year, the 56 Affiliated Centers for the Book choose a book for kids and one for adults that represents their states' or territories' literary heritage.…
    • Contributors: Library of Congress. Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Library of Congress
    • Date: 2023