Brett Zongker
@brettzongker.bsky.social
Comms & Media at the Library of Congress + faculty at American U. School of Communication + alumni board at American University. Proud #GirlDad. Past: AP journalist on 🎨🎭🎼🎞 🏛️. Son of #Kansas🌻, #ITweetMuseums & 🏳️🌈.
NEWS: We have a new Poet Laureate of the United States! The Library of Congress has announced the appointment of Arthur Sze (pronounced like Zee) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the 25th Poet Lauteate. @librarycongress.bsky.social
Library of Congress Names Arthur Sze the Nation's 25th U.S. Poet Laureate
The Library of Congress today announced the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
NEWS: We have a new Poet Laureate of the United States! The Library of Congress has announced the appointment of Arthur Sze (pronounced like Zee) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the 25th Poet Lauteate. @librarycongress.bsky.social
News from the Library…
The only known sketch of early lyric ideas for “Over the Rainbow” are now at home at the Library of Congress — along with more musical treasures from “The Wizard of Oz.” The film opened in theaters 86 years ago today on Aug. 25, 1939.
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The only known sketch of early lyric ideas for “Over the Rainbow” are now at home at the Library of Congress — along with more musical treasures from “The Wizard of Oz.” The film opened in theaters 86 years ago today on Aug. 25, 1939.
www.npr.org/2025/08/25/n...
Library of Congress acquires only known lyrics sketch of 'Over the Rainbow'
Scrawled in pencil on a scrap of yellow legal paper by lyricist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, the artifact is among dozens of treasures from The Wizard of Oz donated by composer Harold Arlen's sister-in-law Rit...
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August 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
News from the Library…
The only known sketch of early lyric ideas for “Over the Rainbow” are now at home at the Library of Congress — along with more musical treasures from “The Wizard of Oz.” The film opened in theaters 86 years ago today on Aug. 25, 1939.
www.npr.org/2025/08/25/n...
The only known sketch of early lyric ideas for “Over the Rainbow” are now at home at the Library of Congress — along with more musical treasures from “The Wizard of Oz.” The film opened in theaters 86 years ago today on Aug. 25, 1939.
www.npr.org/2025/08/25/n...
Library of Congress Acquires Rare 1690 Stradivari Tuscan-Medici Viola. A major gift valued at $30 million allowed the acquisition — one of the largest gifts in the Library’s history.
Library of Congress Acquires 1690 Stradivari Tuscan-Medici Viola
Library of Congress Acquires 1690 Stradivari Tuscan-Medici ViolaInstrument Is ‘One of the Finest of the Ten Existing’ Stradivari Violas The Library of Congress has acquired the historic 1690...
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April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Library of Congress Acquires Rare 1690 Stradivari Tuscan-Medici Viola. A major gift valued at $30 million allowed the acquisition — one of the largest gifts in the Library’s history.
Ada Limón reflects on her tenure as the poet laureate and bringing us back to wonder. So thankful she’s been our U.S. Poet Laureate. Here’s her closing interview with @npr.org
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Ada Limón reflects on her tenure as the poet laureate and bringing us back to wonder
US Poet Laureate Ada Limon reflects on her term and the urgency of connecting to nature through poetry
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April 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ada Limón reflects on her tenure as the poet laureate and bringing us back to wonder. So thankful she’s been our U.S. Poet Laureate. Here’s her closing interview with @npr.org
www.npr.org/2025/04/29/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/29/n...
Reposted by Brett Zongker
Breaking News: The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the government’s premiere report on the effects of climate change in the U.S.
National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration
The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Breaking News: The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the government’s premiere report on the effects of climate change in the U.S.
Members of the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway’s “Dead Outlaw” will visit Library of Congress May 12. Join us!
Members of the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway’s “Dead Outlaw” Visit Library of Congress May 12
Members of the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway’s “Dead Outlaw” Visit Library of Congress May 12Cast Members to Perform Selections from Award-Winning Production The Library of Congress will...
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April 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Members of the Cast and Creative Team of Broadway’s “Dead Outlaw” will visit Library of Congress May 12. Join us!
Reposted by Brett Zongker
Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.
Joy Harjo believes in second chances
Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.
Happy 225th Birthday @librarycongress.bsky.social! And welcome to Bluesky!! 🦋
What better day to launch a Bluesky account than our birthday? We turn 225 today! 🎂 🥳 Here's a brief summary of the Library's history, courtesy of Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Happy 225th Birthday @librarycongress.bsky.social! And welcome to Bluesky!! 🦋