Will Shortz\, the editor of The New York T imes crossword puzzle\, and the world&rsquo\;s only academically accredite d puzzle master\, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more t han 500 puzzle books\, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR&rsquo\;s W eekend Edition Sunday and the founder and director of the American Crosswo rd Puzzle Tournament\, held annually for more than 40 years. Through his c hampioning of puzzles Will has earned admiring fans from all over the worl d. \;
\nIn honor of this event\, Will Shortz has created a special crossword puzzle all about Illinois. The puzzle will be emailed to all registrants after March 14!
\nThis event is made po ssible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration amo ng public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a gr ant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Te chnology Act (LSTA). \;ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility . To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail. com.
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