Executive Director of the National Book Foundation Lisa Lucas discusses the The National Book Awards, the publishing industry, and developing young readers.

For some of Lisa's interviews with authors and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint.

Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

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