North Dakota Opened Public Voting for National Book Festival
Residents can now select titles to represent the state at the upcoming 25th annual National Book Festival.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Books
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The North Dakota State Library has opened public voting to determine which books will represent the state at the 25th anniversary of the National Book Festival. Readers are encouraged to help select one adult and one youth title from a list of finalists.
Why it matters
The Great Reads from Great Places program allows states to showcase local literary talent to a national audience. By involving the public in the selection process, the library ensures that the chosen books reflect the communitys diverse literary interests.
The National Book Festival is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Each U.S. state and territory is tasked with selecting exactly one adult book and one youth book to represent them at the event.
The players
North Dakota State Library
This agency manages library services for the state of North Dakota and is overseeing the selection process for the festival.
Lindsey Miller
She is a former KMOT reporter and one of the authors whose work has been nominated for the state representation.
Library of Congress
This federal institution organizes the annual National Book Festival held in Washington, D.C.
The details
Voting is open via a Microsoft Form on the North Dakota State Library website, through local libraries, or by emailing the state library directly. The six total nominees include works by various authors, notably a book penned by former KMOT reporter Lindsey Miller.
Timeline
The National Book Festival marks its 25th anniversary in 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This selection process follows the guidelines of the Library of Congress Great Reads from Great Places program. Participation in this national event highlights how regional libraries leverage state-level initiatives to promote local authors within the broader American publishing market.
North Dakota residents can participate in the selection process by submitting votes through the state library's website, at local branch libraries, or via email. The chosen books will gain national visibility as the primary representatives of North Dakota at the festival.
The takeaway
Engaging in this voting process helps amplify local voices and supports authors with ties to North Dakota. Readers can find the full list of nominees on the official library website to cast their ballots before the final selection is made.
Further reading
For more information on the state's literary landscape, visit the Books section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kfyrtv.
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