2007 National Book Festival Podcast

David Wiesner has an important message for parents about reading.

Maria Celeste Arrarás nos habla sobre su primer libro infantil y la importancia de la literatura.

Science fiction and fantasy author Terry Pratchett talks about his best-selling books and how he made "Death" one of his most popular characters.

Rosemary Wells's reads from her recent book, "Red Moon at Sharpsburg" (Viking, 2007) and discusses why she spent years researching the book.

Holly Black reads from her new book and shares some interesting writing tips.

Megan McDonald talks about the inspiration for her Judy Moody series.

National Humanities Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan discusses her work, including her new book "Edward's Eyes" (Simon & Schuster, 2007).

Maria Celeste Arrarás discusses her career as a celebrity journalist and what motivated her to write her first children's book.

Charles Simic reads his favorite poems and discusses his most recent book, "My Noiseless Entourage" (Harcourt, 2005).

Rowell talks about growing up in the foster care system and the women who shaped her life.