Meet the Authors

From left: Michelle Singletary, Brad Meltzer, Cokie Roberts, Philippa Gregory, Sandra Brown, David Maraniss and Tony Horwitz. (Kagan McLeod)

Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as a writer of stories for young adults. She is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for " Forged by Fire" and " November Blues" and a Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner for " The Battle of Jericho" and " Copper Sun." Teens & Children 3:55 p.m. Signing 1:30 p.m.

George Duran, host of Food Network's "Ham on the Street" and one season of "Secret Life Of," is a chef and entertainer. He is the author of " Take This Dish and Twist It." Home & Family 1:35 p.m. Signing 3 p.m.

Arthur Frommer' s series of travel guides consists of more than 340 titles reaching more than 6 million travelers per year and covering every major travel destination in the world. With his daughter, Pauline Frommer, he presents a weekly nationwide radio program on travel, lectures frequently and makes guest appearances on national television shows. Home & Family 11:15 a.m. Signing 1 p.m.

Pauline Frommer carries on the family tradition with her own " Pauline Frommer Guidebooks," aimed at budget travelers. She co-hosts "The Travel Show" on radio with her father, Arthur Frommer, and makes weekly appearances on CNNOnline. Home & Family 11:15 a.m. Signing 1 p.m.

Neil Gaiman's comics and books have appeared in translation in more than 19 countries. He was the creator-writer of the monthly cult DC Comics series Sandman. He is the author of the critically acclaimed " American Gods," awarded the Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, SFX and Locus awards. His latest novel for young readers is " The Graveyard Book". Teens & Children 11:45 a.m. Signing 2 p.m.

Philippa Gregory's first novel, " Wideacre," written as she completed her Ph.D. in 18th-century literature, became an instant worldwide bestseller. She has gone on to publish more than 20 novels, including " The Other Boleyn Girl." Her latest book is " The Other Queen." Fiction & Mystery 12:55 p.m. Signing 2:30 p.m.

Michael S. Harper has published more than 10 books of poetry including " Dear John," " Dear Coltrane," " Healing Song for the Inner Ear," " Honorable Amendments" and " Songlines in Michaeltree." He is poet laureate emeritus of Rhode Island and university professor and professor of English at Brown University. Poetry 3:30 p.m. Signing 4 p.m.

Tony Horwitz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning former foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and staff writer for the New Yorker, is the author of " Blue Latitudes," " Confederates in the Attic" and " Baghdad Without a Map." His latest book is " A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World." History & Biography 10:35 a.m. Signing 12 noon.

Kay Bailey Hutchison, a Republican senator from Texas, has received numerous awards for her political work. Her books include " American Heroines: The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country" and the recently released " Leading Ladies: American Trailblazers." History & Biography 11:45 a.m. Signing 1 p.m.

Immaculée Ilibagiza was born in Rwanda and lost most of her family during the 1994 genocide. In 2007 she established the Left to Tell Charitable Fund, which helps support Rwandan orphans. Her books include " Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust" and " Led by Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide." History & Biography 5 p.m. Signing 3 p.m.

Walter Isaacson has been chairman of CNN and currently is president of the Aspen Institute. He is the author of " Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" and coauthor of " Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made." His latest book is " Einstein: His Life and Universe." History & Biography 2:05 p.m. Signing 3:30 p.m.

Steven Kellogg has illustrated more than 100 books for children, more than 30 of which he wrote. His latest illustrated writing is "The Presidential Pet" in " Our White House: Looking In and Looking Out." Teens & Children 12:30 p.m. Signing 2:30 p.m.