# American Stories: A Reading Road Trip

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Library of Congress, its affiliated Centers for the Book and PBS Books have created a video series that explores the literary heritage of the USA — showcasing the profound influence that writers, poets and storytellers have had on the cultural identity of their region. Items from the Library help illustrate the stories and reveal surprising connections.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2026
- Runtime: 22 min
- By: Walker, Suzanne
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/video-12438/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/loc/video-12438?play=1)