Vik Muniz

Brooklyn-Based Artist

Alek Wek

Alek Wek, African Model who graced the cover of Elle MAgazine in November 1997

Melinda Myers

Nationally Known Gardening Expert, TV & Radio Host, Author, Columnist, and Speaker

'Randy Williams

Trading life's tragedies for triumphs!

Regina Taylor

Actor, Playwright, Director, Golden Globe Winner, Teacher

Rommi Smith

Writer, Poet, Performer

Helena María Viramontes

Author of "The Moths and Other Stories"

Ian Tregillis

Fantasy Author

W.E.B. Griffin

NY Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Military and Detective Fiction

Karin Slaughter

Internationally Bestselling Crime Novelist and Library Activist

Tracy K. Smith

Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet, 22nd Poet Laureate of the U.S. & Acclaimed Memoirist; Professor at Harvard University

'Here and Now, Elsewhere and Before: A Talk and Reading on Poetry and Time'

Alfred Enoch

British-Brazilian Actor Known for "How to Get Away with Murder" & The "Harry Potter" Franchise

Alfred Enoch Talks 'How to Get Away With Murder' & 'Harry Potter'

Patrick Rothfuss

Fantasy Author & Professor

Colleen Oakley

Critically Acclaimed Author of "Before I Go"

George Spafford

Gartner Research Director & Co-Author of "Phoenix Project" & "Visible Ops"

J.R. Ward

Romance Novelist Under Two Names; Known for "Lover At Last"

Mindi Abair

One of the Most Recognized Powerhouse Saxophonists in Music

Don Thompson

Expert on the Economics of the Art Market & Author of "The Supermodel and the Brillo Box"

Gordon Miller

Consultant, Cosmotologist, Hairbrained CEO

Jim Butcher

Best-Selling Author; Known for The Dresden Files Series