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2005 National Book Festival
Laura Bush attends the National Book Festival Gala, an annual celebration of books and literature, at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., Friday, Sept. 23, 2005. Laura Bush attends the National Book Festival Gala at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., Friday, Sept. 23, 2005. Laura Bush participates in the National Book Festival Author's breakfast in the East Room Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005.
Golden State Warrior Baron Davis, left, and Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, right, present Laura Bush with a basketball jersey at the National Book Festival Author's breakfast in the East Room Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. Laura Bush speaks at the National Book Festival Author's breakfast in the East Room, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. "Great books have brought many people through difficult times," said Mrs. Bush, explaining that the Book Festival is collecting books for schools, libraries and those affected by the recent hurricanes. "A story's setting -- real or imagined -- can provide a much-needed escape. And the characters in a good book are like old friends by the time we turn the final page." Laura Bush stands with guests of the National Book Festival Author's breakfast on the North Portico of the White House Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005.

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