Monthly Archives: August 2019

PBS Books Hosts for the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival

2019-08-14T12:17:05-04:00

Rich Fahle Rich Fahle is the Executive Producer of PBS Books. He has worked with books and authors for more than 20 years, including as a former Vice President Content and Entertainment for Borders, where he produced book, movie and music media for online distribution. Prior to Borders, Fahle headed the Communications department at the public affairs TV network, C-SPAN, where he also served as Chief Spokesperson and helped launch Book TV. Lindsay Ellis Lindsay Ellis is an author and video essayists who creates humorous educational YouTube video about media, narrative and film theory. After earning her bachelor’s in Cinema Studies from [...]

PBS Books Hosts for the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival2019-08-14T12:17:05-04:00

PBS Books Announces the Release of Its LIBRARY SHOWCASE Series

2019-08-14T09:19:50-04:00

It’s August, and September is right around the corner—the start of school for many, the beginning of fall, and “Library Card Sign-up Month” at libraries across the country.  Today, libraries are so much more than just a book lending location—they are technology innovators, masters of programming, art exhibitors, business and nonprofit resource centers, and community conveners.…

PBS Books Announces the Release of Its LIBRARY SHOWCASE Series2019-08-14T09:19:50-04:00

PBS Library Engagement Program Hosted its First Webinar on May 21, 2019

2019-08-12T19:15:47-04:00

On Tuesday, May 21, PBS Books hosted a webinar to discuss the PBS Books Library Engagement Program and resources available to libraries across the country. It was a huge success! Nearly 350 people participated and will receive numerous resources. Topics covered were: Program offerings, how to crosspost, and ways to benefit from the PBS Books program. …

PBS Library Engagement Program Hosted its First Webinar on May 21, 20192019-08-12T19:15:47-04:00

Screen Films through PBS Books’ Library Engagement Program

2019-08-12T19:12:25-04:00

The American Library Association promotes libraries and library education nationally and internationally.  It is the oldest library association in the world.  The ALA Programming Committee, which is comprised of passionate librarians, published the following article on their blog about the recent collaboration of PBS Books, American Experience, and libraries.…

Screen Films through PBS Books’ Library Engagement Program2019-08-12T19:12:25-04:00

Fall Books for Back-to-School Time

2019-08-08T16:36:26-04:00

By the time September rolls around, many of us are ready for a little more structure to creep back into our lives. Be gone late night movies and spur-of-the-moment trips to the ice cream shop! That annual back-to-school feeling we know so well means getting into a groove again, a steady routine.…

Fall Books for Back-to-School Time2019-08-08T16:36:26-04:00

Politics and Election Season Books

2019-08-08T12:55:26-04:00

The midterm elections are right around the corner so no better time than now to dive into some political and social commentary. Through our travels, you’ve asked us for book recommendations to better understand this moment in our nation’s history. We’ve compiled a list of books below that caught our attention because we think they will stand the test of time and help define this era.…

Politics and Election Season Books2019-08-08T12:55:26-04:00

Best Children’s Picture Books of 2018

2019-08-08T12:33:31-04:00

We’re not even halfway through winter, so that means plenty more chilly days that can keep kids indoors for play and leisure time. A colorful picture book is a perfect way to pass the grayer days of this season. Already in 2019, we’ve seen several exceptional picture books published for children, but we wanted to look back at some of the best releases from last year.…

Best Children’s Picture Books of 20182019-08-08T12:33:31-04:00

2018 Miami Book Fair On-demand

2019-08-08T12:16:16-04:00

November 17 & 18 was the 2018 Miami Book Fair. PBS Books was there and spoke to your favorite authors.  Watch it all now on-demand. Saturday, November 17, 2018 1-5:40pm ET Facebook Live Exclusive Ibtihaj Muhammad Proud: Living My American Dream Facebook Live Exclusive Jamel Brinkley A Lucky Man Facebook Live Exclusive Hampton Sides On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir 1:00 P.M. David Grann White Darkness 1:20 P.M. Peter Sagal The Incomplete Book of Running 1:40 P.M. Heather Havrilesky What If This Were Enough?: Essays 2:00 P.M. Gregory Pardlo A Memoir of Ambition & Manhood in America 2:20 P.M. [...]

2018 Miami Book Fair On-demand2019-08-08T12:16:16-04:00
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Rich Fahle

Rich Fahle is the Executive Producer of PBS Books. He has worked with books and authors for more than 20 years, including as a former Vice President Content and Entertainment for Borders, where he produced book, movie and music media for online distribution.…

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