Jennifer Mack-Watkins illustrated book titled “ You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce! The Storied Life of Folk Artist Elijah Pierce will is as a finalist for the 2024 Ohioana Book Award in juvenile literature. The book will be featured at the festival this summer. The book will also be added to the Great Reads from Great Places reading list will add You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!! as an addition to this list. More information about Library of Congress The National Books Festival 2024 is provided here.