News from the Library of Congress

National Film Registry, Join In,? Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation and more.

25 Eclectic Films Chosen for National Film Registry

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Selected for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation's film heritage, the newest selections include a vibrant diversity of American filmmakers, as well as landmark works in key genres and numerous documentaries.

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Library to Celebrate Jason Reynolds' Three Years as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader will celebrate the end of Jason Reynolds' unprecedented three-year term as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature with local students in the Washington, D.C., area on Dec. 13.

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Library Announces 2022 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation

The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to seven composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work.

Library Announces New General Counsel