Under the umbrella of “NBF Presents,” the National Book Foundation offers a robust annual slate of events – readings, lectures, master classes, book-based discussions, and authors in conversation – at book festivals, libraries, college campuses, community centers, and performance venues throughout the country. NBF Presents focuses on engaging audiences of adult readers in underserved and under-resourced communities, as well as in regions with strong existing literary communities, and actively works to develop and support a nation of inspired and enthusiastic readers.
NBF Presents
Eat, Drink, & Be Literary
Each event includes a festive seasonal dinner by Great Performances, with live music accompaniment. The evening’s featured author then reads from their work and discusses their creative process, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
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NBA on Campus
Established in 2005 in partnership with Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, NBA on Campus brings National Book Award Winners and Finalists to colleges and universities for two days of public events and master classes with students as a way to strengthen the university community’s connection to great, contemporary American literature.
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Notes from the Reading Life
A discussion series featuring some of New York City’s most well-known and well-read residents discussing the books that excite and inspire them—the books they grew up with and the ones that guided them through their careers, helping to make them into who they are today.
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Events Calendar
The National Book Foundation aims to reach readers wherever they are. From readings to conferences, we present a variety of programs with partners across the country, including book festivals and cultural institutions.
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