Will Shortz\, the editor of The New York Times crossword pu zzle\, and the world&rsquo\;s only academically accredited puzzle master\, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle bo oks\, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR&rsquo\;s Weekend Edition Su nday and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournam ent\, held annually for more than 40 years. Through his championing of puz zles Will has earned admiring fans from all over the world. \;
\nIn honor of this event\, Will Shortz has created a special crossword puzz le all about Illinois. The puzzle will be emailed to all registrants after March 14!
\nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Prese nt (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premi er events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds p rovided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the p rovisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
\nILP i s committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, pl ease email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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