Tiki Barber has collaborated with his brother, Ronde, on three picture books and two novels. City Guide: Get expert tips from our local author and share your favorite spots WASHINGTON (AP) — Salman Rushdie and Tiki Barber are among 70 authors scheduled to participate in the 2008 National Book Festival. The Library of Congress is organizing the festival for Sept. 27 on the National Mall. The event was started by first lady Laura Bush as a way to celebrate reading and books. CITY GUIDE: What to see and do in Washington, D.C. The recently named poet laureate Kay Ryan is among the participants. Other prominent authors who plan to present their work include Dionne Warwick, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Cokie Roberts, Bob Schieffer and Daniel Schorr. The father-and-daughter travel guidebook writers Arthur and Pauline Frommer are also...
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