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As part of our National Book Festival Presents series for June, "Connecting the World With Words," this spring event honors 2019 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner Richard Ford, in conversation with Marie Arana, Library of Congress literary director. Ford, whose work has been translated into dozens of languages, speaks on the universality of fiction. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden selected Ford for the prize based on nominations from more than 60 distinguished literary figures, including former winners of the prize, acclaimed authors and literary critics from around the world. June 4, 2020. 35 minutes, 9 seconds.

Richard Ford receives the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, then Ford discusses his life's work at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. August 31, 2019. 1 hour, 45 seconds.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden hosts the Library of Congress National Book Festival Gala on the eve of the Festival itself. The recipients of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards are announced as well as presentations from authors such as Evan Thomas, R.O. Kwon, Casey Gerald, R.J. Palacio and Richard Ford, recipient of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. August 30, 2019. 58 minutes, 44 seconds.