Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Shortz began his career at Penny Press Magazines, then worked at Games Magazine for 15 years, becoming editor from 1989-1993. Shortz is author or editor of more than 100 books. A member of the National Puzzlers League, Shortz currently serves as league historian for that organization. He is the focus of the 2006 documentary film Wordplay. He counts Bill Clinton, Ken Burns, and Jon Stewart among his many fans.
PRAISE FOR WILL SHORTZ:
“We had an absolutely wonderful program with Will Shortz [and had] over 300 people in attendance. Everyone loved the program and many said that it was the best author presentation that they had ever been to at the Library.”
–Natalie McDonough, Reference and Adult Services Librarian, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library