Michael Paterniti is the New York Times bestselling author of Driving Mr. Albert: A Trip Across America with Einstein s Brain. His writing has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Harper s, Outside, Esquire, and GQ, where he works as a correspondent. Paterniti has been nominated eight times for the National Magazine Award and is the recipient of an NEA grant and two MacDowell Fellowships. He is the co-founder of a children s storytelling center (www.tellingroom.com) in Portland, Maine, where he lives with his wife and their three children.

Richard Poe, a professional actor formore than thirtyyears, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including "1776" and "M. Butterfly." OnTV, he has had recurring roles on "Star Trek" and "Frasier." His films include "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Presumed Innocent." He is a well-known and prolific audio book performer, having narrated more than fifty books.