The Best American
Nonrequired Reading 2011

  Guillermo del Toro

GUILLERMO DEL TORO, guest introducer, is an Academy Award-nominated writer, director, and producer. He is the creator of Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, Cronos, and Devil’s Backbone, among others. Pan’s Labyrinth earned prizes worldwide, including three Oscars.

  Dave Eggers

DAVE EGGERS, editor, is the editor of McSweeney’s and a cofounder of 826 National, a network of nonprofit writing and tutoring centers for youth, located in eight cities across the United States. He is the author of six books, including What Is the What, Zeitoun, and Wild Things.