Thanks very much! I greatly look forward to being in touch with you all and getting to know all the wonderful things you’re doing around the country. All the best, Marie Marie Arana Literary Director Library of Congress 101 Independence Avenue SE Room LA-5171 Washington, DC 20540 202-707-6933 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [http://staff.loc.gov/sites/librarylink/files/2018/08/Email-LOC-logo.jpg] From: Center for the Book state centers communication <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Page Brannon Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 2:53 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Welcome Marie Arana Welcome Marie! We look forward to getting to know you better. Page Page Brannon Alaska Center for the Book On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 9:28 AM Lamolinara, Guy <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: All— Please welcome Marie Arana to the Center for the Book listserv. Marie is the Library’s new Director of Literary Initiatives, of which the Center for the Book is a division (as is the Poetry and Literature Center). Some of you may have met or seen Marie at our last Idea Exchange meeting. She has worked with the Library for many years, especially in booking the stellar lineup of authors for the National Book Festival (Aug. 29 this year). She is also the former editor of The Washington Post’s Book World. You can reach Marie directly at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Also, I am happy to let you know the next Idea Exchange meeting will be May 6. Guy Guy Lamolinara Head Center for the Book Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement Library of Congress (202) 707-9217 (202) 707-0269 (fax) [http://staff.loc.gov/sites/librarylink/files/2018/08/Email-LOC-logo.jpg]