National Press Club Hosts Annual Book Fair

On Tuesday evening, the National Press Club hosted its 33rd Annual Book Fair and Author’s Night at the Ballroom of the National Press Club building. Among the participating authors were Captain Chesley “Sully” B. Sullenberger, the ‘Miracle of the Hudson’ Pilot; former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham; and authors of the New York Times bestseller Game Change, Mark Halperin and John Heilemann.

The event served as a fundraiser for The SEED Foundation, an organization that helps prepare students for a successful college experience at high-performing public schools in D.C. and Maryland. Specifically, the event raised money for books at the school library at SEED’s Maryland campus. Among the primary sponsors of the event were Amtrak and The Hill.

Diane Rehm, a radio talk show host on National Public Radio (NPR), chaired the event. Over ninety writers participated in signing books and speaking to readers during the three hour event. The books at the fundraiser were provided by Barnes and Noble Booksellers.