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Washington Reads Freely!
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2024 Summer Book Bingo – for adults! #BookBingoNW2024
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The 9th Annual Washington State Zine Contest Results!
Our mission
The Washington Center for the Book promotes literacy and a love of books, reading, and libraries. We celebrate Washington’s robust literary heritage and shine a spotlight on the contribution of reading and libraries in strengthening communities and in fostering civic engagement.
How will we achieve our mission
If you are a writer, visit our “For Writers” tab. Find information about classes, workshops and conferences for Washington writers.
Did you write a book this year which you feel is “the one” and want to gain recognition? The “Washington State Book Awards” tab provides you with information about how to submit a book for consideration as well as links to past book award finalists and winners.
Maybe you just plain LOVE books. The “For Book Lovers” tab provides a link to a map of the libraries and independent bookstores in Washington where you can get your hands on all the wonderful books you read about.
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