Virginia Center for the Book
Uniting communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers through year-round programs and partnerships.
News and Events
Event2026 National Book Festival
Join us at the 2026 National Book Festival! Held in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the event is free and open to the public. A …
NewsLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi & Virginia Humanities Launch Statewide Student Poetry Contest
RICHMOND, VA — Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi today announced the launch of the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Poetry Contest, a statewide opportunity inviting students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to …
Working across the Commonwealth to unite communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers.
We provide year-round programs and partnership initiatives. The Center recognizes the enduring power of literature, storytelling, and the book arts to engage in public dialogue and promote intercultural understanding.
Our Work
Did you know that the Virginia Center for the Book offers year-round events, literacy resources across the Commonwealth, and virtual events?
