2007 National Book Festival Podcast

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

David Wiesner has an important message for parents about reading.

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.

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

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.

Baldacci discusses his latest book," Simple Genius," which explores a very real technological race and a hunt for hidden treasure.

Burns discusses his book and his seven-part film based on his book, which is scheduled to air on PBS in September 2007.

Deedy reads from her latest book and talks about her Cuban heritage.

Gupta discusses his new book, "Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today (Warner Wellnesss, 2007).

Moses discusses the disappearance of family traditions in the home and reads from her newest book, "The Baptism" (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2007).